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 | $177.39 | 4.648% | $185.6351 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.39 | 5.355% | $136.3188 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #3 | $49.53 | 12.157% | $55.5514 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 6.579% | $7.1408 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
Purchase #5 | $242.73 | 6.798% | $259.2308 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $34.30 | 11.212% | $38.1457 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 12.670% | $89.4825 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.46 | $771.5051 | $771.51 | $771.55 | $771.40 |