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 | $71.76 | 13.672% | $81.571 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #2 | $72.46 | 7.115% | $77.6155 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #3 | $196.37 | 10.570% | $217.1263 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 9.496% | $140.8885 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #5 | $27.57 | 7.270% | $29.5743 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 12.587% | $49.1104 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 4.709% | $182.6334 | $182.63 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.87 | $778.5194 | $778.52 | $778.50 | $778.50 |