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 | $70.89 | 9.293% | $77.4778 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 8.783% | $35.1478 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
Purchase #3 | $156.36 | 11.180% | $173.841 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #4 | $142.49 | 6.285% | $151.4455 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.88 | 10.380% | $94.7943 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #6 | $103.72 | 6.783% | $110.7553 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
Purchase #7 | $63.80 | 7.436% | $68.5442 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.45 | $712.0059 | $712.01 | $712.05 | $711.90 |