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 | $59.90 | 10.344% | $66.0961 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 4.709% | $208.706 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #3 | $230.43 | 5.825% | $243.8525 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 8.459% | $38.7524 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.66 | 6.595% | $136.0792 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 11.302% | $259.3114 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $83.80 | 11.550% | $93.4789 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.82 | $1,046.2765 | $1,046.28 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.40 |