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 | $69.58 | 5.693% | $73.5412 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 11.343% | $52.1753 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.54 | 7.500% | $17.7805 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #4 | $116.32 | 6.255% | $123.5958 | $123.60 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 13.474% | $277.4439 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 9.779% | $85.924 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $104.48 | 4.752% | $109.4449 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.55 | $739.9056 | $739.90 | $739.95 | $739.80 |