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 | $32.82 | 6.303% | $34.8886 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
Purchase #2 | $166.90 | 6.710% | $178.099 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #3 | $225.59 | 6.110% | $239.3735 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #4 | $73.45 | 11.352% | $81.788 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #5 | $230.57 | 12.321% | $258.9785 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #6 | $57.98 | 8.441% | $62.8741 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #7 | $216.78 | 4.460% | $226.4484 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.09 | $1,082.4501 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.50 |