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 | $72.80 | 7.732% | $78.4289 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $134.62 | 11.739% | $150.423 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $49.49 | 5.728% | $52.3248 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.39 | 7.719% | $228.7844 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.55 | 11.813% | $179.5158 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #6 | $122.33 | 5.275% | $128.7829 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 12.152% | $279.18 | $279.18 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.11 | $1,097.4398 | $1,097.43 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 |