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 | $74.45 | 5.432% | $78.4941 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.87 | 6.471% | $53.0971 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 11.866% | $146.3095 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.62 | 9.591% | $40.1322 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $200.89 | 6.594% | $214.1367 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #6 | $138.47 | 5.389% | $145.9321 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
Purchase #7 | $97.60 | 6.399% | $103.8454 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $728.69 | $781.9471 | $781.95 | $782.00 | $781.80 |