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 | $5.90 | 4.313% | $6.1545 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.87 | 11.859% | $96.0533 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
Purchase #3 | $248.64 | 4.109% | $258.8566 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 8.352% | $230.6489 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
Purchase #5 | $112.90 | 5.522% | $119.1343 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
Purchase #6 | $135.83 | 12.863% | $153.3018 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #7 | $233.71 | 11.429% | $260.4207 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.72 | $1,124.5701 | $1,124.56 | $1,124.55 | $1,124.60 |