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 | $6.55 | 6.170% | $6.9541 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
Purchase #2 | $186.64 | 3.133% | $192.4874 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 10.261% | $183.0112 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.58 | 10.639% | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 5.836% | $189.9545 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
Purchase #6 | $148.62 | 7.631% | $159.9612 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $248.55 | 3.300% | $256.7522 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.40 | $996.4006 | $996.39 | $996.40 | $996.60 |