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 | $231.69 | 10.508% | $256.036 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.89 | 5.147% | $53.5093 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 9.445% | $237.2768 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 8.106% | $211.7364 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #5 | $143.88 | 12.844% | $162.3599 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $161.51 | 8.249% | $174.833 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #7 | $65.39 | 12.474% | $73.5467 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.02 | $1,169.2981 | $1,169.31 | $1,169.35 | $1,169.20 |