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 | $5.68 | 5.692% | $6.0033 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.52 | 12.155% | $158.7218 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $163.81 | 6.533% | $174.5117 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.45 | 13.805% | $132.5259 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 8.174% | $191.8141 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.76 | 5.259% | $131.3211 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #7 | $36.90 | 13.377% | $41.8361 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.44 | $836.7340 | $836.73 | $836.70 | $836.60 |