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 | $73.80 | 6.219% | $78.3896 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $213.98 | 5.728% | $226.2368 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.33 | 9.874% | $193.7408 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
Purchase #4 | $44.75 | 3.647% | $46.382 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #5 | $229.61 | 10.358% | $253.393 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 6.252% | $47.0803 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #7 | $121.57 | 8.413% | $131.7977 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.35 | $977.0202 | $977.02 | $977.10 | $977.00 |