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 | $6.86 | 12.600% | $7.7244 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #2 | $16.35 | 11.759% | $18.2726 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.70 | 13.565% | $188.1772 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #4 | $56.50 | 10.646% | $62.515 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 9.766% | $37.1338 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
Purchase #6 | $86.45 | 12.637% | $97.3747 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
Purchase #7 | $72.51 | 8.527% | $78.6929 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $438.20 | $489.8906 | $489.88 | $489.85 | $489.90 |