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 | $66.98 | 8.570% | $72.7202 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 4.764% | $76.0063 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 5.480% | $179.6852 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #4 | $39.57 | 10.311% | $43.6501 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $214.92 | 12.867% | $242.5738 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.71 | 7.343% | $72.6819 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $157.83 | 3.213% | $162.9011 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.91 | $850.2186 | $850.22 | $850.20 | $850.30 |