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 | $6.59 | 5.409% | $6.9465 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.97 | 3.154% | $247.5387 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 11.462% | $268.3671 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $106.87 | 6.169% | $113.4628 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
Purchase #5 | $27.86 | 10.580% | $30.8076 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 6.191% | $140.0128 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #7 | $138.52 | 7.659% | $149.1292 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.43 | $956.2647 | $956.27 | $956.25 | $956.20 |