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 | $71.63 | 11.375% | $79.7779 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 6.381% | $17.8933 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #3 | $69.33 | 4.753% | $72.6253 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $202.74 | 3.259% | $209.3473 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 13.182% | $13.4347 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.77 | 9.636% | $246.4288 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.78 | 11.525% | $145.8524 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.94 | $785.3597 | $785.36 | $785.45 | $785.30 |