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 | $236.53 | 6.750% | $252.4958 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.66 | 3.426% | $199.2605 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $60.40 | 8.411% | $65.4802 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 12.301% | $53.489 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.60 | 12.209% | $103.9055 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 11.856% | $81.2969 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 6.805% | $82.0156 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.29 | $837.9435 | $837.96 | $837.95 | $838.00 |