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 | $80.57 | 6.111% | $85.4936 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.38 | 11.279% | $7.0996 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $18.57 | 7.106% | $19.8896 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #4 | $164.88 | 8.663% | $179.1636 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #5 | $82.81 | 8.609% | $89.9391 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $118.85 | 6.226% | $126.2496 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.76 | 3.324% | $178.5025 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.82 | $686.3376 | $686.33 | $686.35 | $686.30 |