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 | $5.49 | 9.406% | $6.0064 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $147.67 | 10.197% | $162.7279 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 8.149% | $220.0508 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
Purchase #4 | $133.93 | 7.366% | $143.7953 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.60 | 8.141% | $149.8834 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #6 | $68.51 | 3.242% | $70.7311 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.87 | 3.325% | $216.8482 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.54 | $970.0431 | $970.05 | $970.10 | $970.00 |