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 | $48.48 | 3.674% | $50.2612 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 7.128% | $30.7993 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 8.201% | $85.9008 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.61 | 7.439% | $95.2017 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $241.96 | 7.243% | $259.4852 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $80.30 | 6.592% | $85.5934 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #7 | $175.26 | 5.399% | $184.7223 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.75 | $791.9639 | $791.96 | $791.95 | $792.00 |