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 | $85.59 | 6.500% | $91.1534 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.49 | 9.179% | $157.7527 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
Purchase #3 | $49.83 | 8.397% | $54.0142 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #4 | $79.60 | 13.576% | $90.4065 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $42.69 | 8.869% | $46.4762 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $27.66 | 8.620% | $30.0443 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 5.228% | $204.7211 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $624.41 | $674.5684 | $674.56 | $674.55 | $674.60 |