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 | $74.67 | 6.465% | $79.4974 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.89 | 9.102% | $94.7987 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #3 | $5.32 | 13.500% | $6.0382 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #4 | $75.27 | 8.762% | $81.8652 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 4.110% | $249.2498 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 6.495% | $93.4174 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 8.619% | $260.5335 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.14 | $865.4002 | $865.41 | $865.40 | $865.30 |