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 | $49.29 | 10.213% | $54.324 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $106.25 | 5.869% | $112.4858 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $149.68 | 13.263% | $169.5321 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.72 | 12.299% | $189.4709 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.32 | 5.743% | $235.0878 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 7.789% | $170.091 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $138.92 | 13.626% | $157.8492 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.98 | $1,088.8408 | $1,088.84 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.80 |