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 | $5.57 | 4.236% | $5.8059 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $127.71 | 12.273% | $143.3838 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 11.773% | $183.7883 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.68 | 10.755% | $223.3707 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #5 | $209.26 | 12.405% | $235.2187 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
Purchase #6 | $52.38 | 13.357% | $59.3764 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #7 | $97.43 | 12.389% | $109.5006 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.46 | $960.4444 | $960.45 | $960.45 | $960.50 |