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 | $71.76 | 9.328% | $78.4538 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.99 | 11.813% | $181.1259 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
Purchase #3 | $124.44 | 12.573% | $140.0858 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #4 | $93.92 | 10.206% | $103.5055 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.94 | 6.281% | $157.2321 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #6 | $199.79 | 8.518% | $216.8081 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
Purchase #7 | $112.76 | 13.756% | $128.2713 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.60 | $1,005.4825 | $1,005.49 | $1,005.50 | $1,005.50 |