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 | $66.40 | 5.825% | $70.2678 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 13.156% | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $146.33 | 10.728% | $162.0283 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
Purchase #4 | $155.68 | 4.399% | $162.5284 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.80 | 10.683% | $80.5772 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #6 | $96.25 | 3.721% | $99.8315 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #7 | $12.92 | 3.235% | $13.338 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.92 | $777.0212 | $777.03 | $777.10 | $777.00 |