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 | $71.39 | 10.398% | $78.8131 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 6.573% | $75.4857 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #3 | $68.40 | 5.191% | $71.9506 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
Purchase #4 | $126.58 | 3.697% | $131.2597 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 8.368% | $201.261 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 11.178% | $175.3277 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 11.379% | $19.9146 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.50 | $754.0124 | $754.01 | $754.00 | $754.10 |