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 | $5.29 | 12.680% | $5.9608 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.50 | 9.853% | $165.3288 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 8.305% | $140.32 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.25 | 6.577% | $55.6865 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $152.67 | 6.687% | $162.879 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 13.122% | $72.285 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $168.37 | 7.121% | $180.3596 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.54 | $782.8197 | $782.83 | $782.85 | $782.90 |