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 | $74.34 | 5.429% | $78.3759 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 7.800% | $85.7333 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 4.499% | $82.1467 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #4 | $79.50 | 7.449% | $85.422 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 7.364% | $178.5356 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #6 | $95.51 | 6.365% | $101.5892 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.93 | 10.310% | $114.6452 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $677.71 | $726.4479 | $726.46 | $726.50 | $726.30 |