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 | $58.46 | 6.709% | $62.3821 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
Purchase #2 | $8.97 | 7.434% | $9.6368 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
Purchase #3 | $172.59 | 5.595% | $182.2464 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
Purchase #4 | $80.65 | 8.599% | $87.5851 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 11.491% | $6.5222 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.75 | 4.637% | $179.714 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 7.133% | $257.462 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $738.59 | $785.5486 | $785.55 | $785.55 | $785.50 |