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 | $117.89 | 12.386% | $132.4919 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.85 | 10.326% | $49.4812 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.62 | 8.661% | $77.823 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.69 | 5.854% | $253.7215 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #5 | $72.83 | 10.407% | $80.4094 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 13.690% | $179.2891 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #7 | $67.75 | 12.691% | $76.3482 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.33 | $849.5643 | $849.56 | $849.55 | $849.50 |