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 | $51.93 | 10.748% | $57.5114 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 12.250% | $8.6769 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
Purchase #3 | $153.51 | 9.575% | $168.2086 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $185.30 | 10.441% | $204.6472 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 13.220% | $31.5884 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.52 | 7.774% | $84.6241 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 7.253% | $222.7859 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.61 | $778.0425 | $778.05 | $778.05 | $778.00 |