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 | $7.90 | 8.788% | $8.5943 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 13.403% | $89.01 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #3 | $62.48 | 12.556% | $70.325 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.60 | 5.533% | $70.285 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 13.498% | $234.7479 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
Purchase #6 | $51.46 | 12.127% | $57.7006 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 5.368% | $55.687 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $526.61 | $586.3498 | $586.36 | $586.40 | $586.30 |