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 | $104.87 | 9.445% | $114.775 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 3.167% | $16.8369 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
Purchase #3 | $91.34 | 3.710% | $94.7287 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
Purchase #4 | $91.92 | 10.424% | $101.5017 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 12.312% | $256.9586 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #6 | $178.26 | 5.423% | $187.927 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $235.43 | 12.813% | $265.5956 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.93 | $1,038.3235 | $1,038.34 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.30 |