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 | $71.45 | 9.468% | $78.2149 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $187.56 | 6.412% | $199.5863 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #3 | $74.38 | 6.737% | $79.391 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #4 | $62.50 | 5.788% | $66.1175 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
Purchase #5 | $59.48 | 10.676% | $65.8301 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #6 | $185.29 | 7.546% | $199.272 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #7 | $108.86 | 13.753% | $123.8315 | $123.83 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $749.52 | $812.2433 | $812.24 | $812.25 | $812.20 |