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 | $71.93 | 6.361% | $76.5055 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.73 | 11.332% | $231.27 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 4.518% | $242.9103 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.82 | 7.826% | $21.3711 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
Purchase #5 | $8.67 | 5.817% | $9.1743 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 6.280% | $17.9932 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.38 | 5.712% | $170.598 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.87 | $769.8224 | $769.82 | $769.75 | $769.90 |