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 | $5.47 | 7.762% | $5.8946 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.57 | 11.125% | $266.2222 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 10.301% | $176.1507 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 10.390% | $50.7573 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.73 | 8.442% | $185.143 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 4.512% | $248.4564 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $79.80 | 8.754% | $86.7857 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.98 | $1,019.4099 | $1,019.41 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.50 |