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 | $72.64 | 8.273% | $78.6495 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $98.25 | 13.459% | $111.4735 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $233.77 | 3.337% | $241.5709 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 12.319% | $175.5546 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.40 | 6.416% | $178.1404 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
Purchase #6 | $17.94 | 10.270% | $19.7824 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #7 | $116.46 | 12.248% | $130.724 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.76 | $935.8953 | $935.88 | $935.85 | $935.90 |