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 | $47.57 | 4.609% | $49.7625 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 11.400% | $8.5555 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #3 | $164.57 | 8.750% | $178.9699 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.35 | 13.123% | $249.2665 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #5 | $18.28 | 6.778% | $19.519 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 5.201% | $107.7048 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #7 | $89.78 | 10.481% | $99.1898 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.61 | $712.9680 | $712.97 | $712.90 | $713.10 |