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 | $57.68 | 6.158% | $61.2319 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
Purchase #2 | $82.70 | 6.861% | $88.374 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.96 | 7.441% | $257.8154 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #4 | $42.71 | 8.620% | $46.3916 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #5 | $78.85 | 9.385% | $86.2501 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #6 | $142.58 | 5.641% | $150.6229 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #7 | $25.48 | 9.390% | $27.8726 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.96 | $718.5585 | $718.55 | $718.50 | $718.60 |