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 | $6.62 | 5.376% | $6.9759 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Purchase #2 | $148.32 | 12.271% | $166.5203 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 12.368% | $155.8657 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
Purchase #4 | $95.71 | 6.674% | $102.0977 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
Purchase #5 | $187.38 | 5.712% | $198.0831 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 8.282% | $240.3102 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $167.42 | 13.648% | $190.2695 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.09 | $1,060.1224 | $1,060.13 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.20 |