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 | $71.45 | 13.240% | $80.91 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 10.611% | $270.2448 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.56 | 4.651% | $30.9348 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #4 | $125.64 | 5.499% | $132.5489 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #5 | $183.48 | 5.355% | $193.3054 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #6 | $124.51 | 11.431% | $138.7427 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.51 | 8.255% | $182.4205 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.47 | $1,029.1071 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.10 | $1,028.90 |