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 | $6.73 | 5.798% | $7.1202 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #2 | $91.42 | 4.112% | $95.1792 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 7.448% | $261.4532 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.50 | 3.105% | $173.7319 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #5 | $180.60 | 13.531% | $205.037 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 12.745% | $266.4615 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 11.286% | $278.1148 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.83 | $1,287.0978 | $1,287.09 | $1,287.10 | $1,287.10 |