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 | $24.36 | 4.179% | $25.378 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 5.840% | $172.0429 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 6.525% | $261.945 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
Purchase #4 | $189.33 | 3.577% | $196.1023 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #5 | $25.79 | 13.681% | $29.3183 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #6 | $112.77 | 6.529% | $120.1328 | $120.13 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
Purchase #7 | $196.88 | 6.384% | $209.4488 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.58 | $1,014.3681 | $1,014.37 | $1,014.40 | $1,014.20 |