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 | $6.35 | 4.142% | $6.613 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.25 | 8.832% | $88.426 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #3 | $128.42 | 8.210% | $138.9633 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $174.86 | 11.665% | $195.2574 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 8.294% | $254.0577 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $177.82 | 6.506% | $189.389 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #7 | $172.74 | 5.831% | $182.8125 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.04 | $1,055.5189 | $1,055.52 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.60 |