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 | $5.81 | 11.312% | $6.4672 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.83 | 3.339% | $108.3303 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
Purchase #3 | $122.25 | 13.441% | $138.6816 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #4 | $91.32 | 6.258% | $97.0348 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 5.824% | $24.1067 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
Purchase #6 | $164.99 | 7.348% | $177.1135 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.40 | 8.665% | $39.5541 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.38 | $591.2882 | $591.28 | $591.30 | $591.30 |