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 | $66.86 | 5.401% | $70.4711 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.30 | 9.861% | $175.0086 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.42 | 9.573% | $195.5001 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #4 | $165.55 | 6.202% | $175.8174 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.70 | 13.277% | $60.8297 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
Purchase #6 | $26.86 | 9.576% | $29.4321 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 9.248% | $31.4743 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.50 | $738.5333 | $738.53 | $738.50 | $738.50 |