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 | $58.53 | 4.625% | $61.237 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 3.141% | $73.7974 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 13.435% | $154.2262 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #4 | $112.69 | 9.578% | $123.4834 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #5 | $65.63 | 12.526% | $73.8508 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
Purchase #6 | $101.32 | 7.874% | $109.2979 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
Purchase #7 | $103.28 | 9.275% | $112.8592 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.96 | $708.7519 | $708.76 | $708.80 | $708.80 |