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 | $70.55 | 11.273% | $78.5031 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.69 | 11.581% | $55.4446 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $144.88 | 10.552% | $160.1677 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 5.493% | $82.1579 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #5 | $164.89 | 9.177% | $180.022 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 8.287% | $180.2004 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #7 | $11.90 | 6.338% | $12.6542 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.20 | $749.1499 | $749.14 | $749.10 | $749.20 |