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 | $71.61 | 9.149% | $78.1616 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 6.327% | $18.873 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 7.700% | $161.3238 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.95 | 13.515% | $162.2697 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $205.28 | 4.155% | $213.8094 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #6 | $200.45 | 8.560% | $217.6085 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $184.39 | 6.404% | $196.1983 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.22 | $1,048.2443 | $1,048.24 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.30 |