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 | $75.78 | 12.850% | $85.5177 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 5.360% | $159.7152 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $78.73 | 5.626% | $83.1593 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 4.666% | $15.5743 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 4.210% | $46.2588 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #6 | $95.45 | 3.766% | $99.0446 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 10.793% | $261.1834 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.56 | $750.4533 | $750.45 | $750.40 | $750.50 |