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 | $72.95 | 7.633% | $78.5183 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.40 | 9.412% | $77.026 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
Purchase #3 | $169.90 | 5.584% | $179.3872 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $166.73 | 7.600% | $179.4015 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.89 | 7.341% | $185.5819 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $13.68 | 8.112% | $14.7897 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #7 | $42.50 | 10.168% | $46.8214 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.05 | $761.5260 | $761.53 | $761.55 | $761.50 |