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 | $75.50 | 3.806% | $78.3735 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.82 | 6.771% | $264.5999 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #3 | $70.61 | 11.624% | $78.8177 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $241.63 | 7.460% | $259.6556 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 6.833% | $48.4701 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #6 | $76.87 | 7.115% | $82.3393 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $129.41 | 10.761% | $143.3358 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.21 | $955.5919 | $955.60 | $955.55 | $955.60 |