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 | $75.90 | 3.469% | $78.533 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.69 | 5.369% | $73.4317 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.70 | 12.772% | $34.621 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $204.61 | 3.413% | $211.5933 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 7.851% | $229.0755 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 11.305% | $277.9175 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 3.659% | $13.2891 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.81 | $918.4611 | $918.46 | $918.50 | $918.40 |