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 | $49.90 | 13.842% | $56.8072 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 13.121% | $129.3765 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.29 | 11.737% | $46.1362 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
Purchase #4 | $186.90 | 4.543% | $195.3909 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.50 | 5.602% | $78.6735 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $214.55 | 12.777% | $241.9631 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $32.90 | 3.867% | $34.1722 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.41 | $782.5196 | $782.52 | $782.50 | $782.60 |