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 | $73.95 | 10.315% | $81.5779 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 9.546% | $40.3787 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #3 | $23.52 | 5.678% | $24.8555 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.50 | 8.396% | $235.7613 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.35 | 13.471% | $104.7905 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.72 | 8.276% | $109.0556 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
Purchase #7 | $95.73 | 13.220% | $108.3855 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.63 | $704.8050 | $704.82 | $704.85 | $705.00 |