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 | $5.79 | 7.818% | $6.2427 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $10.87 | 6.166% | $11.5402 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 11.417% | $254.833 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $189.72 | 5.588% | $200.3216 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.83 | 3.479% | $39.1461 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #6 | $31.57 | 7.482% | $33.9321 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.55 | 13.856% | $51.8614 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.05 | $597.8771 | $597.87 | $597.90 | $597.70 |