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 | $62.66 | 11.360% | $69.7782 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 11.777% | $138.4693 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.39 | 3.674% | $165.246 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.89 | 3.369% | $30.897 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $216.39 | 7.332% | $232.2557 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 3.266% | $187.7582 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
Purchase #7 | $26.41 | 6.594% | $28.1515 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.44 | $852.5559 | $852.57 | $852.55 | $852.70 |