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 | $6.73 | 11.595% | $7.5103 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.83 | 11.337% | $114.4878 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.59 | 9.636% | $213.3407 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 9.512% | $200.9545 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #5 | $44.59 | 10.701% | $49.3616 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.26 | 5.294% | $186.6441 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.34 | 13.829% | $284.9595 | $284.96 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,057.2585 | $1,057.25 | $1,057.25 | $1,057.30 |