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 | $71.58 | 9.738% | $78.5505 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #2 | $49.85 | 5.309% | $52.4965 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 12.242% | $53.4047 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 4.216% | $133.9697 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 3.786% | $39.0962 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
Purchase #6 | $173.50 | 13.400% | $196.749 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 9.758% | $257.6898 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.51 | $811.9564 | $811.96 | $811.95 | $812.00 |