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 | $73.82 | 6.336% | $78.4972 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.89 | 4.849% | $103.6852 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.54 | 11.374% | $54.0609 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 10.390% | $79.4587 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.60 | 3.441% | $199.2274 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #6 | $109.87 | 8.187% | $118.8651 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
Purchase #7 | $28.98 | 9.672% | $31.7829 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $624.68 | $665.5774 | $665.59 | $665.60 | $665.70 |