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 | $69.69 | 11.176% | $77.4786 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.65 | 13.384% | $115.2548 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
Purchase #3 | $113.57 | 10.782% | $125.8151 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #4 | $48.62 | 12.324% | $54.6119 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #5 | $249.98 | 8.581% | $271.4308 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.78 | 3.872% | $223.0963 | $223.10 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
Purchase #7 | $214.35 | 7.331% | $230.064 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.64 | $1,097.7515 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.80 |