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 | $75.27 | 5.580% | $79.4701 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.26 | 13.527% | $95.6579 | $95.66 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
Purchase #3 | $26.74 | 10.715% | $29.6052 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #4 | $43.27 | 7.114% | $46.3482 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 13.508% | $117.5716 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 10.787% | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.33 | 13.780% | $280.2743 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.01 | $738.1773 | $738.18 | $738.10 | $738.30 |