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 | $75.87 | 3.569% | $78.5778 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 12.454% | $269.3386 | $269.34 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
Purchase #3 | $131.90 | 13.634% | $149.8832 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #4 | $5.91 | 11.581% | $6.5944 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.64 | 10.270% | $30.4786 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.80 | 6.135% | $184.4626 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.90 | 4.672% | $163.1836 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.53 | $882.5188 | $882.51 | $882.60 | $882.60 |