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 | $75.82 | 3.608% | $78.5556 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 10.535% | $167.2063 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 4.605% | $163.0792 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.98 | 4.420% | $46.9681 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
Purchase #5 | $146.91 | 6.688% | $156.7353 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
Purchase #6 | $151.74 | 11.202% | $168.7379 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 11.642% | $266.2438 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.10 | $1,047.5262 | $1,047.54 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.50 |