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 | $74.80 | 10.291% | $82.4977 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.69 | 3.130% | $93.5286 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 5.306% | $37.6469 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
Purchase #4 | $19.69 | 8.555% | $21.3745 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 12.212% | $140.568 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 12.372% | $159.9391 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 9.179% | $268.8533 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.78 | $804.4081 | $804.41 | $804.40 | $804.40 |