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 | $66.62 | 12.375% | $74.8642 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #2 | $5.25 | 10.502% | $5.8014 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #3 | $118.53 | 5.228% | $124.7267 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 3.303% | $5.9399 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.74 | 8.442% | $253.4723 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
Purchase #6 | $71.59 | 3.828% | $74.3305 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #7 | $69.33 | 13.549% | $78.7235 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.81 | $617.8585 | $617.85 | $617.85 | $617.80 |