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 | $75.68 | 3.718% | $78.4938 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $238.57 | 6.393% | $253.8218 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #3 | $72.84 | 3.314% | $75.2539 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 11.212% | $49.4449 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.36 | 9.746% | $236.349 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $205.45 | 5.598% | $216.9511 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #7 | $27.36 | 3.606% | $28.3466 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.72 | $938.6611 | $938.65 | $938.65 | $938.60 |