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 | $74.90 | 4.639% | $78.3746 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.57 | 4.713% | $112.6398 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $85.83 | 12.143% | $96.2523 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $248.67 | 9.272% | $271.7267 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
Purchase #5 | $56.40 | 13.772% | $64.1674 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
Purchase #6 | $7.47 | 8.415% | $8.0986 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #7 | $68.26 | 7.366% | $73.288 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.10 | $704.5474 | $704.55 | $704.55 | $704.60 |