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 | $69.25 | 3.756% | $71.851 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 6.787% | $66.571 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.37 | 11.112% | $92.6341 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.86 | 13.385% | $266.296 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #5 | $61.98 | 13.396% | $70.2828 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.31 | 4.706% | $38.0187 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #7 | $163.57 | 4.514% | $170.9535 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.68 | $776.6071 | $776.60 | $776.60 | $776.70 |