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 | $5.80 | 6.842% | $6.1968 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 8.868% | $106.0265 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
Purchase #3 | $151.88 | 3.237% | $156.7964 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #4 | $152.57 | 3.640% | $158.1235 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.32 | 9.666% | $239.4228 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.72 | 6.539% | $59.3635 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #7 | $133.80 | 3.551% | $138.5512 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.48 | $864.4807 | $864.48 | $864.45 | $864.50 |