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 | $70.89 | 9.365% | $77.5288 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.57 | 4.610% | $104.1602 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 5.202% | $261.4691 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 3.315% | $120.5066 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #5 | $122.52 | 9.426% | $134.0687 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
Purchase #6 | $64.78 | 8.459% | $70.2597 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #7 | $101.46 | 12.735% | $114.3809 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.40 | $882.3740 | $882.38 | $882.35 | $882.50 |