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 | $84.75 | 6.776% | $90.4927 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 11.424% | $8.6688 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
Purchase #3 | $56.86 | 8.355% | $61.6107 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #4 | $139.76 | 5.541% | $147.5041 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.80 | 11.761% | $54.5394 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $145.40 | 9.271% | $158.88 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $196.71 | 6.840% | $210.165 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.06 | $731.8607 | $731.86 | $731.85 | $731.90 |