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 | $5.34 | 6.577% | $5.6912 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $118.77 | 13.446% | $134.7398 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
Purchase #3 | $122.47 | 10.670% | $135.5375 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.44 | 13.840% | $180.3681 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 5.168% | $240.0565 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $190.25 | 4.398% | $198.6172 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $229.93 | 12.726% | $259.1909 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.46 | $1,154.2012 | $1,154.21 | $1,154.20 | $1,154.20 |