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 | $53.25 | 11.672% | $59.4653 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 12.200% | $86.955 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
Purchase #3 | $73.37 | 6.479% | $78.1236 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #4 | $190.98 | 12.854% | $215.5286 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
Purchase #5 | $199.78 | 4.515% | $208.8001 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #6 | $82.44 | 13.345% | $93.4416 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
Purchase #7 | $74.68 | 3.287% | $77.1347 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $752.00 | $819.4489 | $819.45 | $819.45 | $819.40 |