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 | $5.59 | 4.459% | $5.8393 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 3.259% | $166.2367 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.99 | 9.474% | $189.3791 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.72 | 11.159% | $169.762 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 4.548% | $257.8886 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $115.32 | 10.850% | $127.8322 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
Purchase #7 | $86.80 | 4.578% | $90.7737 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.08 | $1,007.7116 | $1,007.71 | $1,007.75 | $1,007.70 |