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 | $48.94 | 13.588% | $55.59 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $171.85 | 9.650% | $188.4335 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 7.170% | $189.648 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
Purchase #4 | $232.55 | 4.678% | $243.4287 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $135.85 | 13.205% | $153.789 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $40.83 | 10.813% | $45.2449 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #7 | $155.40 | 11.418% | $173.1436 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.38 | $1,049.2777 | $1,049.27 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.10 |