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 | $38.67 | 5.293% | $40.7168 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $119.58 | 3.291% | $123.5154 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.33 | 9.800% | $88.2023 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 9.545% | $271.573 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
Purchase #5 | $64.32 | 6.119% | $68.2557 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.50 | 4.433% | $74.6696 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #7 | $87.78 | 7.633% | $94.4802 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.09 | $761.4130 | $761.42 | $761.35 | $761.50 |