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 | $242.65 | 9.578% | $265.891 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #2 | $12.66 | 6.501% | $13.483 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #3 | $209.38 | 7.376% | $224.8239 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 10.252% | $228.5524 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.98 | 12.346% | $76.3728 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $117.69 | 7.652% | $126.6956 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $93.78 | 4.633% | $98.1248 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.44 | $1,033.9435 | $1,033.93 | $1,033.90 | $1,034.00 |