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 | $78.27 | 3.727% | $81.1871 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
Purchase #2 | $224.72 | 10.607% | $248.5561 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
Purchase #3 | $116.25 | 6.363% | $123.647 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
Purchase #4 | $84.90 | 12.441% | $95.4624 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #5 | $163.31 | 6.853% | $174.5016 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #6 | $71.34 | 7.799% | $76.9038 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
Purchase #7 | $44.83 | 5.374% | $47.2392 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.62 | $847.4972 | $847.50 | $847.50 | $847.50 |