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 | $47.78 | 6.415% | $50.8451 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $56.77 | 4.403% | $59.2696 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #3 | $151.71 | 5.324% | $159.787 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #4 | $228.48 | 9.735% | $250.7225 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $66.61 | 5.760% | $70.4467 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.44 | 12.534% | $267.2007 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 3.666% | $219.6475 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.67 | $1,077.9191 | $1,077.93 | $1,077.90 | $1,077.80 |