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 | $46.86 | 12.851% | $52.882 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $83.79 | 4.835% | $87.8412 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 8.700% | $259.4343 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
Purchase #4 | $96.60 | 7.873% | $104.2053 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $215.40 | 12.572% | $242.4801 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.44 | 8.706% | $155.9279 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 11.137% | $260.6829 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.32 | $1,163.4537 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.55 | $1,163.40 |