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 | $56.70 | 3.545% | $58.71 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 5.664% | $228.5829 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 5.464% | $8.3949 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $202.45 | 4.346% | $211.2485 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
Purchase #5 | $140.55 | 9.741% | $154.241 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #6 | $113.78 | 12.809% | $128.3541 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #7 | $206.31 | 10.660% | $228.3026 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.08 | $1,017.8340 | $1,017.82 | $1,017.85 | $1,017.80 |