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 | $65.74 | 10.240% | $72.4718 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.86 | 4.512% | $101.2303 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $77.37 | 4.459% | $80.8199 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.74 | 11.252% | $99.8375 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #5 | $51.78 | 12.490% | $58.2473 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
Purchase #6 | $77.62 | 9.799% | $85.226 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #7 | $69.29 | 4.565% | $72.4531 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.40 | $570.2859 | $570.29 | $570.30 | $570.20 |