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 | $72.79 | 7.771% | $78.4465 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $93.39 | 4.596% | $97.6822 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $88.32 | 9.327% | $96.5576 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.32 | 3.446% | $238.2568 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $222.87 | 4.653% | $233.2401 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $158.36 | 6.375% | $168.4555 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $110.37 | 9.490% | $120.8441 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.42 | $1,033.4828 | $1,033.49 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.50 |