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 | $45.68 | 13.369% | $51.787 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 4.203% | $17.4227 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.56 | 5.152% | $145.6986 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
Purchase #4 | $147.25 | 11.425% | $164.0733 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.87 | 13.334% | $246.9208 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
Purchase #6 | $151.84 | 11.257% | $168.9326 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 12.324% | $238.1044 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.90 | $1,032.9394 | $1,032.93 | $1,032.90 | $1,032.90 |