Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $74.49 | 3.539% | $77.1262 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
Purchase #2 | $200.52 | 5.643% | $211.8353 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
Purchase #3 | $221.57 | 5.750% | $234.3103 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $101.52 | 10.366% | $112.0436 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
Purchase #5 | $230.42 | 8.288% | $249.5172 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.57 | 6.529% | $231.7751 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 4.579% | $18.1445 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.44 | $1,134.7522 | $1,134.76 | $1,134.80 | $1,134.60 |