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 | $60.55 | 3.220% | $62.4997 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.29 | 9.213% | $172.8733 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #3 | $58.61 | 3.480% | $60.6496 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 7.492% | $169.7299 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #5 | $174.76 | 3.734% | $181.2855 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
Purchase #6 | $62.53 | 8.212% | $67.665 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
Purchase #7 | $61.35 | 11.743% | $68.5543 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.99 | $783.2573 | $783.26 | $783.25 | $783.30 |