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 | $74.60 | 3.857% | $77.4773 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.85 | 9.347% | $183.5389 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 3.511% | $149.8943 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #4 | $154.46 | 8.586% | $167.7219 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.40 | 11.638% | $153.3906 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 13.104% | $275.8946 | $275.89 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
Purchase #7 | $162.36 | 12.183% | $182.1403 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.41 | $1,190.0579 | $1,190.05 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.00 |