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 | $5.35 | 4.494% | $5.5904 | $5.59 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #2 | $91.57 | 5.125% | $96.263 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #3 | $33.65 | 13.672% | $38.2506 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.40 | 4.319% | $72.3974 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $155.46 | 10.826% | $172.2901 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.51 | 7.435% | $258.3919 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $122.81 | 3.303% | $126.8664 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.75 | $770.0498 | $770.05 | $770.05 | $770.20 |