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 | $35.77 | 5.810% | $37.8482 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $67.98 | 6.612% | $72.4748 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.79 | 6.650% | $78.697 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.44 | 3.738% | $26.3909 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.82 | 10.500% | $229.6411 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.26 | 9.852% | $257.3393 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
Purchase #7 | $168.69 | 3.443% | $174.498 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.75 | $876.8893 | $876.89 | $876.90 | $876.80 |