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 | $5.59 | 13.455% | $6.3421 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
Purchase #2 | $204.88 | 12.485% | $230.4593 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.40 | 6.106% | $261.4452 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #4 | $103.72 | 11.860% | $116.0212 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
Purchase #5 | $56.56 | 5.266% | $59.5384 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $243.51 | 3.776% | $252.7049 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.60 | 11.168% | $150.7438 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.26 | $1,077.2549 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.10 |