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 | $78.75 | 10.577% | $87.0794 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.65 | 7.235% | $173.3454 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 9.293% | $78.3522 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 7.597% | $78.5028 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $218.99 | 10.648% | $242.3081 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #6 | $105.92 | 13.729% | $120.4618 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.83 | 9.442% | $40.3075 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $746.79 | $820.3572 | $820.36 | $820.35 | $820.40 |