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 | $65.99 | 5.844% | $69.8465 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 5.822% | $45.1966 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 13.795% | $208.0173 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #4 | $67.82 | 9.163% | $74.0343 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
Purchase #5 | $51.59 | 5.300% | $54.3243 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.86 | 7.345% | $256.4043 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.33 | 4.226% | $150.4294 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.10 | $858.2527 | $858.25 | $858.25 | $858.10 |