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 | $35.95 | 13.438% | $40.781 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.72 | 6.239% | $77.257 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.61 | 13.191% | $44.835 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 6.386% | $249.8901 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.87 | 11.119% | $176.5348 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.80 | 7.348% | $203.7465 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
Purchase #7 | $246.59 | 5.689% | $260.6185 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.43 | $1,053.6629 | $1,053.67 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.60 |