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 | $82.42 | 6.252% | $87.5729 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #2 | $84.97 | 7.786% | $91.5858 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 4.784% | $91.8117 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #4 | $211.74 | 13.165% | $239.6156 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 12.172% | $46.6075 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
Purchase #6 | $77.43 | 7.297% | $83.0801 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #7 | $69.77 | 3.539% | $72.2392 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.50 | $712.5128 | $712.52 | $712.50 | $712.50 |