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 | $35.99 | 4.429% | $37.584 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #2 | $24.91 | 3.584% | $25.8028 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #3 | $37.53 | 7.302% | $40.2704 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.47 | 9.342% | $211.544 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
Purchase #5 | $219.55 | 3.169% | $226.5075 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #6 | $193.91 | 13.172% | $219.4518 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.38 | 10.586% | $271.3559 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.74 | $1,032.5164 | $1,032.51 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.60 |