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 | $71.87 | 9.294% | $78.5496 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $204.28 | 5.154% | $214.8086 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 12.227% | $82.7113 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.54 | 3.454% | $258.1591 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.61 | 13.865% | $40.5473 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.89 | 13.380% | $241.3747 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
Purchase #7 | $211.28 | 7.253% | $226.6041 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.17 | $1,142.7547 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | $1,142.70 |