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 | $5.25 | 12.301% | $5.8958 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $238.52 | 4.450% | $249.1341 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 4.394% | $80.279 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $150.36 | 12.787% | $169.5865 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 3.424% | $259.0978 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $60.42 | 10.528% | $66.781 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 12.371% | $208.2909 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.33 | $1,039.0651 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.10 |