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 | $69.95 | 6.516% | $74.5079 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.92 | 9.258% | $127.7445 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #3 | $84.76 | 4.498% | $88.5725 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.97 | 4.481% | $42.8059 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 11.385% | $245.5148 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #6 | $74.91 | 13.767% | $85.2229 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.26 | 6.196% | $182.9332 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.19 | $847.3017 | $847.29 | $847.25 | $847.20 |