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 | $41.99 | 3.544% | $43.4781 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 9.846% | $76.8263 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 4.693% | $76.9912 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.71 | 4.811% | $164.2493 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
Purchase #5 | $152.35 | 3.797% | $158.1347 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 10.564% | $84.5815 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.47 | 9.575% | $228.431 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.50 | $832.6921 | $832.69 | $832.80 | $832.60 |