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 | $147.71 | 5.271% | $155.4958 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #2 | $64.62 | 10.671% | $71.5156 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #3 | $94.77 | 8.562% | $102.8842 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 12.563% | $97.3783 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.38 | 5.340% | $80.4587 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $67.34 | 10.536% | $74.4349 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.49 | 5.813% | $196.2725 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.82 | $778.4400 | $778.44 | $778.45 | $778.50 |