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 | $73.62 | 5.266% | $77.4968 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.75 | 7.605% | $104.1078 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $83.79 | 7.312% | $89.9167 | $89.92 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $108.41 | 11.511% | $120.8891 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #5 | $116.82 | 10.820% | $129.4599 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $106.99 | 11.382% | $119.1676 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.30 | 12.563% | $180.4385 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $746.68 | $821.4764 | $821.49 | $821.45 | $821.50 |