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 | $5.89 | 10.740% | $6.5226 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 11.568% | $77.6067 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #3 | $64.74 | 11.283% | $72.0446 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 4.347% | $86.5976 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.25 | 6.447% | $202.5154 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #6 | $241.27 | 12.533% | $271.5084 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #7 | $153.48 | 11.109% | $170.5301 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.18 | $887.3254 | $887.33 | $887.30 | $887.20 |