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 | $54.87 | 5.665% | $57.9784 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #2 | $124.68 | 9.714% | $136.7914 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.94 | 11.423% | $52.302 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #4 | $90.74 | 5.279% | $95.5302 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
Purchase #5 | $214.30 | 12.768% | $241.6618 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.67 | 13.629% | $150.7516 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.67 | 12.194% | $42.2635 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $701.87 | $777.2789 | $777.27 | $777.30 | $777.40 |