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 | $6.32 | 7.828% | $6.8147 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
Purchase #2 | $31.92 | 8.262% | $34.5572 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.35 | 3.370% | $252.5846 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #4 | $189.75 | 4.208% | $197.7347 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
Purchase #5 | $200.50 | 9.592% | $219.732 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
Purchase #6 | $110.71 | 3.356% | $114.4254 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $247.62 | 7.344% | $265.8052 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.17 | $1,091.6538 | $1,091.65 | $1,091.70 | $1,091.60 |