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 | $70.91 | 11.168% | $78.8292 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $55.94 | 9.868% | $61.4602 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
Purchase #3 | $180.92 | 7.552% | $194.5831 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #4 | $225.74 | 5.690% | $238.5846 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 7.401% | $258.2887 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 10.447% | $277.2109 | $277.21 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
Purchase #7 | $225.68 | 12.810% | $254.5896 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,250.67 | $1,363.5463 | $1,363.54 | $1,363.60 | $1,363.60 |