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 | $14.38 | 3.451% | $14.8763 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
Purchase #2 | $24.32 | 13.532% | $27.611 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.37 | 13.733% | $74.3473 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 11.677% | $190.3869 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $238.79 | 9.781% | $262.146 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 7.782% | $259.2588 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 6.653% | $237.5376 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.60 | $1,066.1639 | $1,066.18 | $1,066.20 | $1,066.10 |