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 | $162.90 | 5.291% | $171.519 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.91 | 11.121% | $42.126 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.74 | 11.204% | $60.8731 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
Purchase #4 | $225.74 | 6.419% | $240.2303 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $90.78 | 5.622% | $95.8837 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #6 | $212.26 | 9.116% | $231.6096 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #7 | $189.81 | 3.697% | $196.8273 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.14 | $1,039.0690 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.00 |