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 | $161.43 | 5.131% | $169.713 | $169.71 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 10.451% | $43.3631 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $198.59 | 5.458% | $209.429 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $114.40 | 4.840% | $119.937 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
Purchase #5 | $95.52 | 8.705% | $103.835 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
Purchase #6 | $166.96 | 11.224% | $185.6996 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.26 | 5.696% | $224.3503 | $224.35 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.42 | $1,056.3270 | $1,056.33 | $1,056.35 | $1,056.30 |