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 | $71.87 | 7.837% | $77.5025 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.66 | 4.798% | $132.7371 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
Purchase #3 | $174.45 | 4.690% | $182.6317 | $182.63 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.39 | 10.577% | $36.9217 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.86 | 13.417% | $180.1742 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $155.64 | 13.804% | $177.1245 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.85 | 5.833% | $178.699 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.72 | $965.7907 | $965.78 | $965.75 | $965.70 |