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 | $72.75 | 7.425% | $78.1517 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 10.636% | $166.4519 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $103.55 | 7.431% | $111.2448 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 10.821% | $57.372 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.97 | 9.105% | $271.6387 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.31 | 10.810% | $131.0993 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #7 | $41.89 | 11.339% | $46.6399 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.69 | $862.5983 | $862.59 | $862.60 | $862.60 |