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 | $72.30 | 5.847% | $76.5274 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.88 | 12.660% | $248.8434 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.55 | 12.785% | $14.1545 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #4 | $34.95 | 12.295% | $39.2471 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.56 | 3.271% | $248.4287 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.40 | 7.559% | $238.1356 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #7 | $24.69 | 6.614% | $26.323 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.33 | $891.6597 | $891.66 | $891.70 | $891.50 |