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 | $69.53 | 5.716% | $73.5043 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 13.509% | $40.7611 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $15.26 | 8.294% | $16.5257 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.66 | 6.241% | $42.1352 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #5 | $58.84 | 4.486% | $61.4796 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.72 | 4.814% | $256.5008 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 7.286% | $247.6805 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $694.78 | $738.5872 | $738.59 | $738.65 | $738.60 |