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 | $5.46 | 9.587% | $5.9835 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.77 | 6.575% | $123.3819 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.93 | 4.205% | $62.4501 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.60 | 12.791% | $89.7816 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 8.805% | $40.0076 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #6 | $141.31 | 6.721% | $150.8074 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #7 | $178.59 | 11.538% | $199.1957 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $617.43 | $671.6078 | $671.61 | $671.65 | $671.70 |