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 | $70.44 | 9.853% | $77.3805 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.81 | 4.376% | $112.5278 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.62 | 5.510% | $230.666 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 4.319% | $49.8332 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #5 | $91.80 | 3.750% | $95.2425 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
Purchase #6 | $27.58 | 6.554% | $29.3876 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #7 | $19.45 | 5.229% | $20.467 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.47 | $615.5046 | $615.51 | $615.55 | $615.50 |