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 | $5.37 | 7.786% | $5.7881 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $93.46 | 12.578% | $105.2154 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.72 | 4.483% | $40.4558 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #4 | $161.81 | 7.106% | $173.3082 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #5 | $18.85 | 8.637% | $20.4781 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.59 | 5.325% | $262.8807 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 4.229% | $247.6064 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.36 | $855.7327 | $855.75 | $855.75 | $855.80 |