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 | $62.87 | 10.550% | $69.5028 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 6.809% | $162.8837 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #3 | $67.92 | 12.294% | $76.2701 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.35 | 7.333% | $78.7288 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 7.297% | $244.9161 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
Purchase #6 | $169.40 | 9.291% | $185.139 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $24.28 | 5.162% | $25.5333 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.58 | $842.9738 | $842.97 | $843.00 | $842.90 |