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 | $77.65 | 3.661% | $80.4928 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.98 | 4.131% | $161.3822 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $51.89 | 3.510% | $53.7113 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $17.62 | 9.258% | $19.2513 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.77 | 9.629% | $251.8946 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #6 | $173.52 | 13.445% | $196.8498 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $6.29 | 5.681% | $6.6473 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.72 | $770.2293 | $770.22 | $770.25 | $770.20 |