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 | $72.59 | 6.804% | $77.529 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 3.137% | $52.8783 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $89.49 | 9.256% | $97.7732 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
Purchase #4 | $75.69 | 10.787% | $83.8547 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.26 | 7.569% | $200.358 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $191.84 | 9.491% | $210.0475 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #7 | $120.27 | 8.811% | $130.867 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.41 | $853.3077 | $853.31 | $853.30 | $853.40 |