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 | $74.40 | 5.520% | $78.5069 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.85 | 10.162% | $89.066 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #3 | $167.29 | 12.521% | $188.2364 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #4 | $203.52 | 8.261% | $220.3328 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.55 | 9.478% | $38.9194 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 6.590% | $259.8877 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $180.78 | 3.417% | $186.9573 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.21 | $1,061.9065 | $1,061.92 | $1,061.90 | $1,061.90 |