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 | $237.33 | 7.639% | $255.4596 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.61 | 13.169% | $70.8551 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
Purchase #3 | $59.40 | 5.410% | $62.6135 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 12.709% | $79.5838 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.74 | 9.222% | $73.987 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #6 | $55.89 | 6.626% | $59.5933 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $220.65 | 12.212% | $247.5958 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.23 | $849.6881 | $849.69 | $849.70 | $849.80 |