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 | $71.98 | 8.425% | $78.0443 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.55 | 4.765% | $175.5338 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $190.90 | 5.771% | $201.9168 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 13.122% | $20.0452 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #5 | $78.78 | 11.123% | $87.5427 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $16.42 | 7.168% | $17.597 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 11.668% | $78.0783 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $613.27 | $658.7581 | $658.76 | $658.80 | $658.60 |