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 | $68.68 | 10.656% | $75.9985 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Purchase #2 | $63.59 | 6.114% | $67.4779 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 10.656% | $218.269 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #4 | $179.80 | 9.745% | $197.3215 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #5 | $129.83 | 7.830% | $139.9957 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #6 | $93.46 | 8.865% | $101.7452 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
Purchase #7 | $65.75 | 7.102% | $70.4196 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.36 | $871.2274 | $871.24 | $871.20 | $871.20 |