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 | $72.67 | 5.164% | $76.4227 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 5.410% | $150.4728 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.44 | 5.546% | $173.5598 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #4 | $19.66 | 5.874% | $20.8148 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #5 | $99.62 | 11.303% | $110.88 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
Purchase #6 | $175.68 | 12.665% | $197.9299 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.74 | 6.398% | $48.6664 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.56 | $778.7464 | $778.74 | $778.70 | $778.80 |