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 | $71.25 | 10.156% | $78.4862 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.65 | 4.360% | $251.1423 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.27 | 6.700% | $238.2291 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $174.44 | 10.522% | $192.7946 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 7.439% | $17.6845 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #6 | $8.60 | 7.431% | $9.2391 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
Purchase #7 | $63.67 | 11.179% | $70.7877 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.34 | $858.3635 | $858.36 | $858.45 | $858.30 |