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 | $204.97 | 5.470% | $216.1819 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
Purchase #2 | $57.37 | 9.379% | $62.7507 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 5.456% | $38.5336 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $173.38 | 7.627% | $186.6037 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #5 | $92.50 | 3.258% | $95.5137 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 11.275% | $10.5711 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.30 | 12.293% | $164.2847 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.56 | $774.4394 | $774.42 | $774.45 | $774.50 |