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 | $128.99 | 7.575% | $138.761 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 8.785% | $38.5316 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.98 | 7.855% | $49.5917 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $236.84 | 7.683% | $255.0364 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $73.40 | 9.202% | $80.1543 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #6 | $69.56 | 10.354% | $76.7622 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
Purchase #7 | $81.49 | 7.605% | $87.6873 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.68 | $726.5245 | $726.52 | $726.55 | $726.60 |