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 | $73.52 | 6.804% | $78.5223 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.51 | 10.729% | $28.247 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #3 | $158.57 | 8.669% | $172.3164 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #4 | $46.75 | 9.800% | $51.3315 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #5 | $24.69 | 5.556% | $26.0618 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
Purchase #6 | $191.38 | 10.230% | $210.9582 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
Purchase #7 | $38.27 | 5.553% | $40.3951 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.69 | $607.8323 | $607.84 | $607.80 | $607.80 |