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 | $203.86 | 12.850% | $230.056 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
Purchase #2 | $12.49 | 9.832% | $13.718 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
Purchase #3 | $212.25 | 9.813% | $233.0781 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
Purchase #4 | $236.26 | 11.140% | $262.5794 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #5 | $38.32 | 10.604% | $42.3835 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $142.80 | 3.509% | $147.8109 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.75 | 7.338% | $43.7402 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.73 | $973.3661 | $973.37 | $973.40 | $973.40 |