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 | $77.37 | 3.121% | $79.7847 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $52.75 | 5.154% | $55.4687 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.25 | 6.362% | $25.7928 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $134.90 | 9.474% | $147.6804 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #5 | $171.78 | 11.867% | $192.1651 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #6 | $57.42 | 7.619% | $61.7948 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
Purchase #7 | $47.55 | 6.442% | $50.6132 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $566.02 | $613.2997 | $613.29 | $613.30 | $613.40 |