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 | $70.51 | 12.720% | $79.4789 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.86 | 4.674% | $184.0797 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #3 | $106.38 | 5.498% | $112.2288 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #4 | $55.73 | 8.714% | $60.5863 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 10.772% | $83.6329 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 4.785% | $74.2611 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 8.256% | $249.595 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.41 | $843.8627 | $843.87 | $843.95 | $843.90 |