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 | $9.63 | 3.375% | $9.955 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
Purchase #2 | $236.71 | 8.683% | $257.2635 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 10.295% | $222.3657 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 7.111% | $59.9179 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $154.87 | 8.822% | $168.5326 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #6 | $86.41 | 6.400% | $91.9402 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.90 | 13.816% | $166.0575 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $891.07 | $976.0324 | $976.04 | $976.00 | $976.10 |