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 | $5.38 | 8.728% | $5.8496 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $119.45 | 12.158% | $133.9727 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
Purchase #3 | $160.49 | 5.619% | $169.5079 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $157.56 | 4.642% | $164.8739 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
Purchase #5 | $156.86 | 13.603% | $178.1977 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #6 | $194.98 | 7.864% | $210.3132 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.30 | 9.159% | $245.9352 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.02 | $1,108.6502 | $1,108.65 | $1,108.60 | $1,108.60 |