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 | $5.79 | 7.225% | $6.2083 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 13.316% | $181.5889 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #3 | $59.92 | 9.392% | $65.5477 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
Purchase #4 | $19.46 | 8.465% | $21.1073 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #5 | $112.50 | 5.402% | $118.5773 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #6 | $38.30 | 12.326% | $43.0209 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 9.222% | $250.872 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.91 | $686.9224 | $686.93 | $686.90 | $686.90 |