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 | $5.57 | 3.380% | $5.7583 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $243.68 | 12.378% | $273.8427 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 11.777% | $246.5801 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 5.473% | $191.4335 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.97 | 4.143% | $150.9761 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
Purchase #6 | $10.27 | 5.622% | $10.8474 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.52 | 5.544% | $253.8544 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.11 | $1,133.2925 | $1,133.29 | $1,133.35 | $1,133.30 |