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 | $72.41 | 12.556% | $81.5018 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.30 | 4.847% | $75.8044 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.88 | 12.356% | $88.6264 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
Purchase #4 | $211.72 | 3.845% | $219.8606 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
Purchase #5 | $213.79 | 3.702% | $221.7045 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #6 | $145.79 | 12.552% | $164.0896 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 12.409% | $246.8614 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.50 | $1,098.4487 | $1,098.44 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.50 |