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 | $70.35 | 11.429% | $78.3903 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $82.58 | 7.575% | $88.8354 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $189.60 | 4.606% | $198.333 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
Purchase #4 | $124.89 | 13.474% | $141.7177 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
Purchase #5 | $42.82 | 12.782% | $48.2933 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #6 | $217.32 | 12.133% | $243.6874 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #7 | $77.33 | 7.660% | $83.2535 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.89 | $882.5106 | $882.51 | $882.55 | $882.50 |