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 | $74.79 | 5.327% | $78.7741 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 6.786% | $18.8691 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $86.79 | 10.482% | $95.8873 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 7.269% | $11.7889 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #5 | $109.67 | 12.429% | $123.3009 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 12.587% | $7.701 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #7 | $211.72 | 5.232% | $222.7972 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $518.47 | $559.1185 | $559.12 | $559.10 | $559.20 |