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 | $70.42 | 11.357% | $78.4176 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $59.96 | 4.416% | $62.6078 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #3 | $212.31 | 10.747% | $235.127 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $144.71 | 8.387% | $156.8468 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #5 | $202.79 | 5.120% | $213.1728 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.63 | 6.484% | $172.1101 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #7 | $213.33 | 12.437% | $239.8619 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.15 | $1,158.1440 | $1,158.15 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.10 |