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 | $54.73 | 8.704% | $59.4937 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 6.311% | $6.8039 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
Purchase #3 | $50.98 | 7.320% | $54.7117 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $188.91 | 4.217% | $196.8763 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #5 | $136.70 | 7.389% | $146.8008 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #6 | $195.77 | 8.519% | $212.4476 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
Purchase #7 | $117.38 | 12.700% | $132.2873 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.87 | $809.4213 | $809.42 | $809.45 | $809.40 |