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 | $5.32 | 7.570% | $5.7227 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $73.46 | 6.462% | $78.207 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 5.266% | $168.2677 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
Purchase #4 | $49.91 | 9.325% | $54.5641 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.75 | 10.700% | $246.5843 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #6 | $58.32 | 8.688% | $63.3868 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 10.614% | $165.4454 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.18 | $782.1780 | $782.18 | $782.15 | $782.20 |