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 | $78.88 | 5.825% | $83.4748 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.26 | 5.798% | $60.5799 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #3 | $224.59 | 11.707% | $250.8828 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.49 | 11.474% | $167.7572 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
Purchase #5 | $32.88 | 13.392% | $37.2833 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.25 | 5.106% | $111.6751 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #7 | $129.43 | 11.236% | $143.9728 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.78 | $855.6259 | $855.62 | $855.65 | $855.80 |