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 | $6.45 | 6.276% | $6.8548 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #2 | $244.79 | 12.465% | $275.3031 | $275.30 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
Purchase #3 | $67.91 | 6.696% | $72.4573 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 5.455% | $252.7229 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #5 | $163.60 | 6.813% | $174.7461 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 7.364% | $155.549 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
Purchase #7 | $169.90 | 9.333% | $185.7568 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.18 | $1,123.3900 | $1,123.39 | $1,123.35 | $1,123.40 |