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 | $72.93 | 7.608% | $78.4785 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.98 | 12.853% | $249.3826 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.72 | 10.235% | $53.7065 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $70.38 | 11.210% | $78.2696 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 13.640% | $20.3757 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #6 | $204.37 | 4.204% | $212.9617 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 13.846% | $201.0976 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.95 | $894.2722 | $894.28 | $894.30 | $894.40 |