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 | $71.89 | 8.782% | $78.2034 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $117.25 | 11.853% | $131.1476 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 10.819% | $257.7096 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 8.487% | $87.7443 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
Purchase #5 | $106.58 | 5.754% | $112.7126 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #6 | $28.89 | 11.766% | $32.2892 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #7 | $23.83 | 7.581% | $25.6366 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.87 | $725.4433 | $725.44 | $725.45 | $725.30 |