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 | $69.41 | 5.836% | $73.4608 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.26 | 9.399% | $111.8714 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
Purchase #3 | $167.39 | 7.767% | $180.3912 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.79 | 9.731% | $18.4238 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 5.513% | $121.2766 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.84 | 4.548% | $179.6553 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
Purchase #7 | $85.36 | 4.594% | $89.2814 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.99 | $774.3605 | $774.36 | $774.35 | $774.50 |