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 | $79.60 | 8.668% | $86.4997 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.78 | 6.872% | $109.843 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
Purchase #3 | $44.63 | 10.822% | $49.4599 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #4 | $82.35 | 11.531% | $91.8458 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
Purchase #5 | $176.85 | 7.720% | $190.5028 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $184.90 | 7.806% | $199.3333 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
Purchase #7 | $49.36 | 4.810% | $51.7342 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.47 | $779.2187 | $779.21 | $779.25 | $779.10 |