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 | $72.50 | 12.415% | $81.5009 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.63 | 11.569% | $30.8265 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $207.64 | 4.673% | $217.343 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #4 | $5.98 | 5.608% | $6.3154 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
Purchase #5 | $195.66 | 5.244% | $205.9204 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
Purchase #6 | $87.55 | 11.782% | $97.8651 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #7 | $191.35 | 12.141% | $214.5818 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.31 | $854.3531 | $854.36 | $854.35 | $854.30 |