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 | $67.59 | 5.600% | $71.375 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #2 | $26.57 | 4.840% | $27.856 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
Purchase #3 | $69.60 | 4.293% | $72.5879 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $226.80 | 13.849% | $258.2095 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #5 | $224.49 | 7.234% | $240.7296 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 5.163% | $38.1952 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 10.393% | $145.3434 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.03 | $854.2966 | $854.31 | $854.35 | $854.30 |