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 | $205.59 | 8.729% | $223.536 | $223.54 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.56 | 12.167% | $95.9701 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
Purchase #3 | $181.49 | 10.361% | $200.2942 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.65 | 3.564% | $187.0884 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.27 | 9.839% | $85.971 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #6 | $135.47 | 6.683% | $144.5235 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #7 | $69.53 | 3.803% | $72.1742 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.56 | $1,009.5574 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 |