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 | $5.76 | 12.669% | $6.4897 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.75 | 3.701% | $173.9584 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #3 | $73.25 | 7.287% | $78.5877 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 4.839% | $166.5053 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 6.504% | $209.504 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $56.78 | 4.462% | $59.3135 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #7 | $145.60 | 3.307% | $150.415 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.67 | $844.7736 | $844.78 | $844.75 | $844.80 |