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 | $35.56 | 3.248% | $36.715 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #2 | $239.74 | 5.388% | $252.6572 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
Purchase #3 | $198.36 | 3.528% | $205.3581 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.73 | 12.558% | $98.7471 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 12.806% | $83.0252 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
Purchase #6 | $230.57 | 10.246% | $254.1942 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 13.558% | $258.3672 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.08 | $1,189.0640 | $1,189.08 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.10 |