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 | $53.79 | 9.524% | $58.913 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
Purchase #2 | $70.49 | 4.206% | $73.4548 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.85 | 7.597% | $17.0541 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #4 | $231.39 | 10.871% | $256.5444 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 3.617% | $233.5838 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
Purchase #6 | $125.40 | 8.765% | $136.3913 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $239.57 | 6.679% | $255.5709 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.92 | $1,031.5123 | $1,031.49 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.60 |