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 | $5.94 | 8.539% | $6.4472 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 9.215% | $172.8437 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 9.792% | $82.7502 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 9.577% | $85.9632 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #5 | $160.83 | 7.588% | $173.0338 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #6 | $203.45 | 5.847% | $215.3457 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
Purchase #7 | $204.42 | 10.190% | $225.2504 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.72 | $961.6342 | $961.63 | $961.65 | $961.60 |