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 | $70.44 | 8.600% | $76.4978 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.72 | 7.227% | $73.6864 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #3 | $231.72 | 3.111% | $238.9288 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.77 | 9.744% | $225.8202 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $12.61 | 9.418% | $13.7976 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #6 | $154.70 | 10.711% | $171.2699 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 9.514% | $44.2765 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.39 | $844.2772 | $844.29 | $844.30 | $844.30 |