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 | $72.60 | 9.450% | $79.4607 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.83 | 5.440% | $90.4992 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 12.797% | $138.2666 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 12.518% | $43.792 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 9.102% | $272.4386 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
Purchase #6 | $174.40 | 6.371% | $185.511 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.44 | 12.192% | $137.3679 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.48 | $947.3360 | $947.34 | $947.30 | $947.40 |