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 | $46.61 | 8.507% | $50.5751 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $84.39 | 4.573% | $88.2492 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.77 | 5.252% | $40.8062 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.25 | 11.443% | $125.0948 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
Purchase #5 | $204.27 | 5.363% | $215.225 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.52 | 9.639% | $90.4741 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.92 | 12.501% | $158.5364 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.73 | $768.9608 | $768.97 | $769.00 | $768.90 |