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 | $80.93 | 6.387% | $86.099 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
Purchase #2 | $123.93 | 3.671% | $128.4795 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 3.338% | $255.1932 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $209.95 | 5.214% | $220.8968 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #5 | $56.56 | 7.454% | $60.776 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.25 | 12.346% | $212.6148 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 12.720% | $77.1568 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.02 | $1,041.2161 | $1,041.22 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.30 |