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 | $5.39 | 8.843% | $5.8666 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $12.80 | 11.293% | $14.2455 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
Purchase #3 | $32.58 | 7.404% | $34.9922 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #4 | $144.72 | 11.395% | $161.2108 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.27 | 13.150% | $203.9755 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Purchase #6 | $193.41 | 5.629% | $204.297 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #7 | $173.98 | 7.512% | $187.0494 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.15 | $811.6370 | $811.65 | $811.65 | $811.60 |