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 | $50.98 | 3.485% | $52.7567 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.90 | 13.577% | $82.7976 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #3 | $22.90 | 11.742% | $25.5889 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #4 | $130.38 | 13.284% | $147.6997 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #5 | $207.78 | 8.425% | $225.2855 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #6 | $44.62 | 8.231% | $48.2927 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #7 | $184.82 | 6.197% | $196.2733 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.38 | $778.6944 | $778.70 | $778.70 | $778.80 |