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 | $80.46 | 5.742% | $85.08 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #2 | $63.32 | 7.315% | $67.9519 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.45 | 7.796% | $42.5255 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $198.74 | 7.845% | $214.3312 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #5 | $20.40 | 11.319% | $22.7091 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #6 | $220.77 | 6.419% | $234.9412 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
Purchase #7 | $89.69 | 9.602% | $98.302 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.83 | $765.8409 | $765.84 | $765.90 | $765.80 |