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 | $5.82 | 7.129% | $6.2349 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $125.33 | 13.562% | $142.3273 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $118.51 | 8.475% | $128.5537 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.85 | 10.436% | $108.0616 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #5 | $219.49 | 10.347% | $242.2006 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $99.80 | 12.157% | $111.9327 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
Purchase #7 | $76.50 | 13.679% | $86.9644 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.30 | $826.2752 | $826.26 | $826.30 | $826.30 |