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 | $66.69 | 5.844% | $70.5874 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
Purchase #2 | $176.26 | 5.551% | $186.0442 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
Purchase #3 | $24.48 | 12.348% | $27.5028 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #4 | $55.25 | 13.165% | $62.5237 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #5 | $58.46 | 5.624% | $61.7478 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
Purchase #6 | $217.42 | 9.584% | $238.2575 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.77 | 4.381% | $193.9086 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.33 | $840.5720 | $840.57 | $840.55 | $840.50 |