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 | $5.95 | 7.697% | $6.408 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
Purchase #2 | $241.27 | 4.410% | $251.91 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #3 | $220.31 | 7.392% | $236.5953 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 12.520% | $6.7399 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 11.458% | $273.5848 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #6 | $61.89 | 6.288% | $65.7816 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 13.188% | $195.3172 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.43 | $1,036.3368 | $1,036.34 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.30 |