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 | $71.32 | 5.839% | $75.4844 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.69 | 8.539% | $62.6161 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #3 | $140.70 | 12.780% | $158.6815 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.64 | 4.557% | $72.8135 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #5 | $58.39 | 12.684% | $65.7962 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
Purchase #6 | $52.62 | 13.309% | $59.6232 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 13.583% | $275.1548 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.61 | $770.1697 | $770.16 | $770.15 | $770.20 |