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 | $69.91 | 10.151% | $77.0066 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 5.273% | $176.4691 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #3 | $58.31 | 3.753% | $60.4984 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #4 | $110.55 | 7.559% | $118.9065 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $54.38 | 8.106% | $58.788 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 8.201% | $16.5656 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
Purchase #7 | $71.92 | 13.326% | $81.5041 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.01 | $589.7383 | $589.75 | $589.70 | $589.80 |