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 | $112.59 | 3.540% | $116.5757 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.32 | 10.566% | $81.067 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
Purchase #3 | $130.35 | 10.219% | $143.6705 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 11.463% | $21.0108 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #5 | $147.43 | 8.221% | $159.5502 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $56.69 | 4.362% | $59.1628 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.56 | 10.338% | $193.7094 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.79 | $774.7464 | $774.75 | $774.70 | $774.90 |