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 | $5.59 | 5.744% | $5.9111 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $144.80 | 8.272% | $156.7779 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.80 | 13.267% | $89.2544 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $116.33 | 7.544% | $125.1059 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
Purchase #5 | $79.91 | 7.714% | $86.0743 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
Purchase #6 | $191.42 | 8.620% | $207.9204 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #7 | $13.37 | 9.181% | $14.5975 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $630.22 | $685.6415 | $685.64 | $685.60 | $685.70 |