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 | $5.40 | 7.124% | $5.7847 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $241.92 | 12.527% | $272.2253 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #3 | $166.55 | 4.868% | $174.6577 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 10.574% | $17.0173 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 6.832% | $167.5339 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $147.88 | 9.180% | $161.4554 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #7 | $31.94 | 9.573% | $34.9976 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $765.90 | $833.6719 | $833.68 | $833.70 | $833.70 |