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 | $5.65 | 5.325% | $5.9509 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $61.48 | 8.148% | $66.4894 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.71 | 3.715% | $151.1231 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 11.611% | $279.6525 | $279.65 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 11.225% | $7.719 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.63 | 8.385% | $78.72 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 12.771% | $280.7096 | $280.71 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.89 | $870.3645 | $870.36 | $870.30 | $870.40 |