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 | $5.42 | 6.575% | $5.7764 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $91.55 | 11.500% | $102.0783 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
Purchase #3 | $84.38 | 13.268% | $95.5755 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #4 | $124.90 | 5.842% | $132.1967 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #5 | $68.45 | 10.585% | $75.6954 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #6 | $51.40 | 5.512% | $54.2332 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $222.82 | 7.355% | $239.2084 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.92 | $704.7639 | $704.78 | $704.85 | $704.80 |