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 | $75.87 | 3.727% | $78.6977 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #2 | $151.98 | 10.789% | $168.3771 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $28.85 | 13.706% | $32.8042 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #4 | $136.35 | 8.180% | $147.5034 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #5 | $219.79 | 8.436% | $238.3315 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 13.417% | $159.3622 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 3.633% | $6.5807 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $759.70 | $831.6568 | $831.65 | $831.70 | $831.70 |