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 | $6.94 | 5.793% | $7.342 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
Purchase #2 | $244.53 | 11.684% | $273.1009 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 8.371% | $39.5337 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.59 | 10.744% | $159.0173 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 12.427% | $279.7858 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #6 | $156.80 | 7.823% | $169.0665 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 5.306% | $192.4994 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.00 | $1,120.3456 | $1,120.35 | $1,120.35 | $1,120.30 |