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 | $119.58 | 5.694% | $126.3889 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 4.351% | $74.9553 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.97 | 7.279% | $84.7182 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.95 | 6.635% | $51.1315 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #5 | $224.36 | 5.166% | $235.9504 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #6 | $80.53 | 8.676% | $87.5168 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $52.84 | 8.635% | $57.4027 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.06 | $718.0638 | $718.07 | $718.05 | $718.10 |