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 | $6.29 | 5.623% | $6.6437 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
Purchase #2 | $12.40 | 7.613% | $13.344 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
Purchase #3 | $118.68 | 8.777% | $129.0965 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
Purchase #4 | $234.60 | 8.160% | $253.7434 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
Purchase #5 | $168.38 | 5.284% | $177.2772 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
Purchase #6 | $211.72 | 3.103% | $218.2897 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 6.426% | $194.5467 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.87 | $992.9412 | $992.94 | $993.00 | $992.80 |