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 | $72.90 | 7.667% | $78.4892 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $54.29 | 13.488% | $61.6126 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #3 | $128.62 | 7.615% | $138.4144 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.52 | 4.206% | $193.323 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #5 | $25.96 | 9.621% | $28.4576 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.58 | 4.287% | $245.6793 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.37 | 12.384% | $186.9733 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.24 | $932.9494 | $932.94 | $932.90 | $933.00 |