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 | $209.59 | 4.765% | $219.577 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #2 | $8.36 | 12.271% | $9.3859 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #3 | $11.50 | 9.353% | $12.5756 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #4 | $213.52 | 5.567% | $225.4067 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.44 | 5.550% | $126.0689 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 3.874% | $173.9682 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $218.87 | 3.692% | $226.9507 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.76 | $993.9330 | $993.95 | $993.95 | $994.10 |