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 | $79.51 | 7.355% | $85.358 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.30 | 7.561% | $267.074 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
Purchase #3 | $148.63 | 6.473% | $158.2508 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #4 | $86.61 | 12.667% | $97.5809 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $172.80 | 3.652% | $179.1107 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #6 | $208.80 | 13.548% | $237.0882 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.94 | 4.708% | $88.939 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.59 | $1,113.4016 | $1,113.40 | $1,113.40 | $1,113.50 |