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 | $73.65 | 6.580% | $78.4962 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.55 | 8.116% | $108.7106 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $154.47 | 7.842% | $166.5835 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.60 | 3.146% | $243.012 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
Purchase #5 | $70.31 | 3.641% | $72.87 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #6 | $58.55 | 3.268% | $60.4634 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #7 | $100.29 | 6.575% | $106.8841 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.42 | $837.0198 | $837.01 | $837.00 | $837.10 |