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 | $51.34 | 13.434% | $58.237 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 12.529% | $74.843 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
Purchase #3 | $158.43 | 7.534% | $170.3661 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #4 | $100.31 | 9.227% | $109.5656 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 4.731% | $237.1843 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.31 | 8.303% | $187.6999 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #7 | $163.86 | 5.577% | $172.9985 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.23 | $1,010.8944 | $1,010.90 | $1,010.90 | $1,010.90 |