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 | $79.50 | 7.512% | $85.472 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 8.329% | $52.8862 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $212.39 | 8.683% | $230.8318 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
Purchase #4 | $43.76 | 10.707% | $48.4454 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 6.523% | $197.5256 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.43 | 3.416% | $253.8139 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #7 | $158.68 | 5.485% | $167.3836 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.01 | $1,036.3585 | $1,036.36 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.30 |