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 | $95.28 | 5.750% | $100.7586 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #2 | $158.76 | 8.457% | $172.1863 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $216.29 | 8.445% | $234.5557 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $30.33 | 13.325% | $34.3715 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $66.55 | 6.807% | $71.0801 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 11.548% | $40.5923 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #7 | $64.65 | 9.822% | $70.9999 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $668.25 | $724.5444 | $724.55 | $724.55 | $724.70 |