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 | $70.85 | 10.145% | $78.0377 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 8.480% | $39.4867 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #3 | $25.89 | 10.865% | $28.7029 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #4 | $70.85 | 11.405% | $78.9304 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $125.41 | 11.438% | $139.7544 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 8.120% | $162.7314 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
Purchase #7 | $99.39 | 10.630% | $109.9552 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $579.30 | $637.5987 | $637.60 | $637.65 | $637.60 |