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 | $5.59 | 7.826% | $6.0275 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 12.182% | $257.5699 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #3 | $233.68 | 3.269% | $241.319 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
Purchase #4 | $147.76 | 12.872% | $166.7797 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.86 | 3.585% | $227.742 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #6 | $28.69 | 9.833% | $31.5111 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #7 | $167.98 | 3.570% | $173.9769 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.16 | $1,104.9261 | $1,104.93 | $1,104.95 | $1,104.90 |