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 | $75.97 | 3.771% | $78.8348 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $64.59 | 10.298% | $71.2415 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 9.440% | $198.7102 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #4 | $186.69 | 12.516% | $210.0561 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
Purchase #5 | $209.37 | 10.222% | $230.7718 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
Purchase #6 | $17.55 | 3.615% | $18.1844 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #7 | $50.87 | 3.262% | $52.5294 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.61 | $860.3282 | $860.32 | $860.35 | $860.30 |