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 | $73.87 | 6.215% | $78.461 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $9.63 | 4.183% | $10.0328 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.27 | 3.664% | $243.8903 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.75 | 13.773% | $165.8241 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #5 | $173.46 | 4.246% | $180.8251 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.35 | 5.324% | $20.3802 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #7 | $13.53 | 12.365% | $15.203 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.86 | $714.6165 | $714.61 | $714.65 | $714.60 |