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 | $74.43 | 13.425% | $84.4222 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 11.847% | $156.2614 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.77 | 3.578% | $169.6297 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
Purchase #4 | $105.71 | 8.495% | $114.6901 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.57 | 6.651% | $237.3731 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.59 | 3.264% | $57.4045 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 6.240% | $258.0782 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.70 | $1,077.8592 | $1,077.85 | $1,077.85 | $1,077.90 |