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 | $121.37 | 5.835% | $128.4519 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.74 | 3.165% | $118.3715 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
Purchase #3 | $32.93 | 10.291% | $36.3188 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #4 | $70.87 | 7.389% | $76.1066 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
Purchase #5 | $192.71 | 6.295% | $204.8411 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
Purchase #6 | $72.55 | 9.208% | $79.2304 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
Purchase #7 | $85.53 | 8.352% | $92.6735 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.70 | $735.9938 | $735.99 | $735.95 | $736.00 |