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 | $6.31 | 7.696% | $6.7956 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
Purchase #2 | $16.97 | 8.461% | $18.4058 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 4.833% | $26.7953 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #4 | $202.96 | 3.265% | $209.5866 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #5 | $110.73 | 3.428% | $114.5258 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.75 | 12.168% | $174.7017 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.70 | 8.154% | $256.0005 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.98 | $806.8113 | $806.83 | $806.85 | $806.80 |