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 | $6.32 | 8.650% | $6.8667 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #2 | $128.45 | 3.128% | $132.4679 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 5.294% | $250.1785 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 5.828% | $202.9146 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
Purchase #5 | $45.86 | 11.501% | $51.1344 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.97 | 10.743% | $151.6847 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #7 | $42.72 | 7.495% | $45.9219 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.66 | $841.1687 | $841.16 | $841.15 | $841.20 |