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 | $75.96 | 3.367% | $78.5176 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.94 | 10.188% | $82.5749 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $117.85 | 8.814% | $128.2373 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
Purchase #4 | $91.80 | 13.587% | $104.2729 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #5 | $184.91 | 10.622% | $204.5511 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.31 | 13.469% | $163.7471 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
Purchase #7 | $96.56 | 3.161% | $99.6123 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.33 | $861.5132 | $861.51 | $861.45 | $861.50 |