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 | $69.98 | 12.115% | $78.4581 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 6.444% | $16.8607 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 5.461% | $156.4514 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #4 | $32.62 | 12.164% | $36.5879 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #5 | $169.43 | 6.398% | $180.2701 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.61 | 9.563% | $127.7614 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 6.199% | $101.4944 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.40 | $697.8840 | $697.88 | $697.85 | $698.10 |