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 | $5.62 | 4.725% | $5.8855 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $244.62 | 8.579% | $265.6059 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.46 | 4.557% | $260.8279 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
Purchase #4 | $229.29 | 8.563% | $248.9241 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
Purchase #5 | $8.60 | 10.620% | $9.5133 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #6 | $234.62 | 6.841% | $250.6704 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $21.84 | 10.522% | $24.138 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.05 | $1,065.5651 | $1,065.57 | $1,065.55 | $1,065.50 |