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 | $228.98 | 13.261% | $259.345 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 4.126% | $16.3061 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #3 | $88.73 | 5.295% | $93.4283 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
Purchase #4 | $75.88 | 10.275% | $83.6767 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.74 | 12.803% | $138.4544 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.65 | 9.649% | $273.7387 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.95 | 12.299% | $189.7292 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.59 | $1,054.6784 | $1,054.69 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.60 |