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 | $7.30 | 6.495% | $7.7741 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
Purchase #2 | $137.45 | 4.207% | $143.2325 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 4.538% | $47.523 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.85 | 9.838% | $199.7404 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
Purchase #5 | $91.80 | 4.465% | $95.8989 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 12.322% | $278.1093 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.37 | 6.795% | $77.2875 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.83 | $849.5657 | $849.56 | $849.55 | $849.50 |