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 | $75.48 | 3.673% | $78.2524 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.64 | 3.621% | $154.0223 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #3 | $81.80 | 3.591% | $84.7374 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $72.68 | 13.139% | $82.2294 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 5.686% | $146.6605 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.86 | 12.258% | $281.6104 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.37 | 8.424% | $112.0779 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.60 | $939.5903 | $939.59 | $939.60 | $939.60 |