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 | $5.79 | 5.579% | $6.113 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #2 | $162.71 | 13.783% | $185.1363 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $237.84 | 10.247% | $262.2115 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #4 | $160.82 | 6.866% | $171.8619 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 13.336% | $180.7709 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.89 | 10.393% | $78.2576 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.47 | 11.871% | $273.491 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.02 | $1,157.8422 | $1,157.84 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.90 |