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 | $33.50 | 6.425% | $35.6524 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
Purchase #2 | $37.68 | 12.452% | $42.3719 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $54.87 | 12.772% | $61.878 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #4 | $65.57 | 13.580% | $74.4744 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.97 | 6.293% | $205.1136 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
Purchase #6 | $172.90 | 10.370% | $190.8297 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
Purchase #7 | $161.50 | 4.688% | $169.0711 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.99 | $779.3911 | $779.38 | $779.35 | $779.50 |