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 | $5.61 | 10.476% | $6.1977 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #2 | $219.57 | 9.611% | $240.6729 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
Purchase #3 | $54.62 | 3.282% | $56.4126 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #4 | $122.66 | 6.396% | $130.5053 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #5 | $202.68 | 9.304% | $221.5373 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
Purchase #6 | $138.38 | 5.769% | $146.3631 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 8.401% | $250.8399 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.92 | $1,052.5288 | $1,052.53 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 |