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 | $5.56 | 4.450% | $5.8074 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.75 | 11.351% | $127.7753 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #3 | $31.89 | 12.283% | $35.807 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 5.154% | $136.0482 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 7.662% | $95.0548 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 7.809% | $108.3696 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.84 | 3.212% | $85.5008 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.23 | $594.3631 | $594.37 | $594.35 | $594.40 |