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 | $5.34 | 4.621% | $5.5868 | $5.59 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #2 | $79.80 | 11.653% | $89.0991 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 4.275% | $257.3298 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.75 | 6.207% | $171.7898 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #5 | $37.69 | 7.131% | $40.3777 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.82 | 12.224% | $98.5551 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 9.397% | $144.0321 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.84 | $806.7704 | $806.78 | $806.85 | $806.80 |