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 | $5.58 | 3.270% | $5.7625 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $149.86 | 3.400% | $154.9552 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 3.265% | $193.5496 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.97 | 11.825% | $145.339 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 7.663% | $260.8244 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #6 | $69.55 | 10.136% | $76.5996 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #7 | $130.91 | 11.591% | $146.0838 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.56 | $983.1141 | $983.11 | $983.10 | $983.10 |