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 | $72.50 | 4.843% | $76.0112 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Purchase #2 | $207.41 | 5.325% | $218.4546 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 10.572% | $265.8814 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 3.586% | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.46 | 5.570% | $79.6631 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $50.65 | 11.822% | $56.6378 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $69.89 | 6.213% | $74.2323 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.25 | $842.2304 | $842.22 | $842.25 | $842.30 |