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 | $63.94 | 13.358% | $72.4811 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $54.37 | 11.406% | $60.5714 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.76 | 11.104% | $277.4934 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.57 | 8.225% | $75.2921 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $13.56 | 5.226% | $14.2686 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #6 | $204.78 | 3.498% | $211.9432 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
Purchase #7 | $62.68 | 13.542% | $71.1681 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.66 | $783.2179 | $783.21 | $783.20 | $783.30 |