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 | $115.50 | 4.565% | $120.7726 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 10.571% | $42.0059 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.39 | 7.502% | $77.8207 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.44 | 3.666% | $124.8553 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 8.841% | $172.5674 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $6.67 | 11.134% | $7.4126 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #7 | $215.89 | 4.617% | $225.8576 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.43 | $771.2921 | $771.30 | $771.20 | $771.40 |