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 | $75.38 | 4.134% | $78.4962 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.94 | 5.348% | $222.2211 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.58 | 5.475% | $216.8355 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 6.224% | $185.5946 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #5 | $207.33 | 7.333% | $222.5335 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.29 | 4.272% | $165.0521 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.71 | 13.501% | $278.8833 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,277.95 | $1,369.6163 | $1,369.61 | $1,369.65 | $1,369.60 |