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 | $5.68 | 13.192% | $6.4293 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.57 | 11.363% | $228.9289 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #3 | $103.66 | 8.280% | $112.243 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #4 | $168.26 | 11.776% | $188.0743 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.90 | 8.372% | $85.5055 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 10.169% | $120.3927 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
Purchase #7 | $121.62 | 4.432% | $127.0102 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.97 | $868.5839 | $868.58 | $868.60 | $868.50 |