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 | $75.50 | 3.340% | $78.0217 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $149.43 | 8.108% | $161.5458 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $91.39 | 4.778% | $95.7566 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.51 | 11.631% | $77.5947 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #5 | $178.30 | 8.477% | $193.4145 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #6 | $120.61 | 11.438% | $134.4054 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #7 | $30.41 | 13.678% | $34.5695 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.15 | $775.3082 | $775.31 | $775.25 | $775.30 |