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 | $244.36 | 7.403% | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.66 | 5.850% | $200.7551 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #3 | $37.27 | 9.548% | $40.8285 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.41 | 7.250% | $95.8922 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #5 | $83.54 | 3.682% | $86.6159 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #6 | $180.31 | 8.802% | $196.1809 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 9.292% | $176.8017 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.32 | $1,059.5243 | $1,059.53 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.60 |