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 | $38.68 | 5.685% | $40.879 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $125.73 | 4.257% | $131.0823 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $53.45 | 8.694% | $58.0969 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #4 | $222.88 | 3.352% | $230.3509 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.83 | 8.874% | $208.853 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
Purchase #6 | $235.76 | 3.552% | $244.1342 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
Purchase #7 | $48.47 | 13.663% | $55.0925 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.80 | $968.4888 | $968.48 | $968.55 | $968.60 |