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 | $6.86 | 10.466% | $7.578 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
Purchase #2 | $143.51 | 7.559% | $154.3579 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
Purchase #3 | $112.86 | 6.471% | $120.1632 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #4 | $184.92 | 5.771% | $195.5917 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 3.266% | $167.2806 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 5.154% | $259.5621 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.27 | 12.579% | $173.6756 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.25 | $1,078.2091 | $1,078.21 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.40 |