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 | $5.63 | 6.716% | $6.0081 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $68.58 | 5.376% | $72.2669 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 3.673% | $239.3913 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.27 | 6.468% | $82.2678 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.54 | 5.624% | $251.9555 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #6 | $185.45 | 5.718% | $196.054 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 10.787% | $244.6399 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.20 | $1,092.5835 | $1,092.59 | $1,092.55 | $1,092.70 |