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 | $17.37 | 7.703% | $18.708 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $73.42 | 7.574% | $78.9808 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $132.93 | 11.506% | $148.2249 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 3.747% | $61.6465 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $65.78 | 11.637% | $73.4348 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #6 | $135.99 | 4.564% | $142.1966 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 6.673% | $257.3806 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.19 | $780.5722 | $780.57 | $780.60 | $780.50 |