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 | $55.50 | 3.251% | $57.3043 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 3.183% | $9.2142 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.47 | 4.460% | $77.7914 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #4 | $188.37 | 11.605% | $210.2303 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
Purchase #5 | $67.50 | 9.697% | $74.0455 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 8.825% | $268.221 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Purchase #7 | $121.27 | 6.582% | $129.252 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.51 | $826.0587 | $826.05 | $826.05 | $826.00 |