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 | $82.35 | 6.150% | $87.4145 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.89 | 7.370% | $111.5467 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 9.868% | $242.3468 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.84 | 10.180% | $38.3867 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #5 | $71.92 | 3.574% | $74.4904 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #6 | $106.69 | 6.551% | $113.6793 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
Purchase #7 | $96.90 | 12.715% | $109.2208 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.17 | $777.0852 | $777.09 | $777.10 | $777.00 |