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 | $12.50 | 10.382% | $13.7978 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 10.366% | $43.4732 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.27 | 6.141% | $184.9719 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #4 | $138.35 | 6.818% | $147.7827 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #5 | $51.72 | 11.458% | $57.6461 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
Purchase #6 | $75.72 | 3.673% | $78.5012 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 10.537% | $239.6111 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.72 | $765.7840 | $765.78 | $765.75 | $765.80 |