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 | $71.42 | 5.607% | $75.4245 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 11.275% | $45.4781 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.63 | 13.810% | $58.7601 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.32 | 4.628% | $98.6851 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.46 | 3.356% | $178.2478 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
Purchase #6 | $99.95 | 11.777% | $111.7211 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.81 | 8.288% | $47.441 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $574.46 | $615.7577 | $615.76 | $615.75 | $615.70 |