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 | $77.92 | 3.157% | $80.3799 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $150.41 | 6.307% | $159.8964 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $46.29 | 11.213% | $51.4805 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.37 | 13.780% | $198.3982 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $52.59 | 3.118% | $54.2298 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #6 | $65.35 | 7.785% | $70.4375 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #7 | $172.76 | 5.709% | $182.6229 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.69 | $797.4452 | $797.45 | $797.50 | $797.40 |