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 | $6.69 | 9.850% | $7.349 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
Purchase #2 | $195.55 | 13.842% | $222.618 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #3 | $22.57 | 8.226% | $24.4266 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #4 | $166.51 | 4.665% | $174.2777 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 8.679% | $248.7554 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
Purchase #6 | $171.76 | 12.452% | $193.1476 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
Purchase #7 | $120.83 | 10.708% | $133.7685 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.80 | $1,004.3428 | $1,004.36 | $1,004.35 | $1,004.30 |