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 | $6.56 | 4.371% | $6.8467 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.89 | 13.218% | $97.2429 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 10.228% | $276.6061 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #4 | $155.33 | 11.851% | $173.7382 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #5 | $95.25 | 5.798% | $100.7726 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.27 | 4.826% | $215.1763 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 10.513% | $244.9079 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.85 | $1,115.2907 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.20 |