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 | $34.44 | 9.750% | $37.7979 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $148.39 | 5.436% | $156.4565 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $120.80 | 13.661% | $137.3025 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #4 | $190.33 | 11.814% | $212.8156 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 4.250% | $58.8074 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $85.40 | 7.439% | $91.7529 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #7 | $154.72 | 10.206% | $170.5107 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.49 | $865.4435 | $865.45 | $865.40 | $865.50 |