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 | $5.67 | 3.790% | $5.8849 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.46 | 11.307% | $266.5357 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
Purchase #3 | $220.31 | 13.615% | $250.3052 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.80 | 6.459% | $260.6116 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #5 | $55.65 | 5.726% | $58.8365 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $129.31 | 11.229% | $143.8302 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 3.727% | $95.0036 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.79 | $1,081.0077 | $1,081.01 | $1,081.05 | $1,080.90 |