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 | $70.70 | 5.493% | $74.5836 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 3.484% | $39.8413 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #3 | $68.82 | 8.196% | $74.4605 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $101.87 | 9.316% | $111.3602 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.85 | 6.179% | $188.8394 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #6 | $94.85 | 13.393% | $107.5533 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $58.55 | 12.792% | $66.0397 | $66.04 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.14 | $662.6780 | $662.67 | $662.70 | $662.70 |