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 | $6.29 | 9.385% | $6.8803 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
Purchase #2 | $68.38 | 5.334% | $72.0274 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #3 | $163.37 | 3.150% | $168.5162 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $233.76 | 7.237% | $250.6772 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $83.88 | 6.510% | $89.3406 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #6 | $241.58 | 5.166% | $254.06 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #7 | $199.30 | 11.869% | $222.9549 | $222.95 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.56 | $1,064.4566 | $1,064.46 | $1,064.50 | $1,064.50 |