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 | $75.78 | 6.235% | $80.5049 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.82 | 5.671% | $160.4297 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.64 | 3.312% | $191.7884 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 3.720% | $6.2128 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #5 | $75.57 | 7.371% | $81.1403 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #6 | $5.66 | 5.649% | $5.9797 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.67 | 10.439% | $208.3653 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.13 | $734.4211 | $734.42 | $734.45 | $734.40 |