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 | $71.45 | 5.789% | $75.5862 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 5.123% | $78.3587 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.41 | 8.118% | $71.8012 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 3.240% | $37.8271 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #5 | $25.82 | 4.357% | $26.945 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
Purchase #6 | $168.97 | 13.778% | $192.2507 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
Purchase #7 | $103.34 | 8.316% | $111.9338 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.17 | $594.7027 | $594.71 | $594.75 | $594.70 |