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 | $6.28 | 3.492% | $6.4993 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.85 | 4.701% | $179.9287 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
Purchase #3 | $153.30 | 12.709% | $172.7829 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $6.68 | 12.250% | $7.4983 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #5 | $115.84 | 8.416% | $125.5891 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #6 | $104.32 | 5.650% | $110.2141 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 5.469% | $187.4501 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.00 | $789.9625 | $789.96 | $790.00 | $790.00 |