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 | $74.27 | 5.700% | $78.5034 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 3.833% | $167.0569 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
Purchase #3 | $25.46 | 9.287% | $27.8245 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #4 | $102.40 | 4.145% | $106.6445 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 7.494% | $216.8584 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.33 | 10.150% | $157.878 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $53.62 | 7.516% | $57.6501 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.71 | $812.4158 | $812.41 | $812.40 | $812.50 |