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 | $53.32 | 9.173% | $58.211 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $49.59 | 12.709% | $55.8924 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #3 | $63.53 | 13.716% | $72.2438 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #4 | $171.32 | 10.396% | $189.1304 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
Purchase #5 | $193.80 | 6.680% | $206.7458 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.67 | 11.354% | $266.8821 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #7 | $166.86 | 12.345% | $187.4589 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.09 | $1,036.5644 | $1,036.56 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.50 |