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 | $55.35 | 9.281% | $60.487 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.83 | 8.444% | $160.3128 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.51 | 6.554% | $165.7021 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #4 | $91.60 | 11.357% | $102.003 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #5 | $214.71 | 12.558% | $241.6733 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #6 | $164.62 | 12.461% | $185.1333 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $162.54 | 4.853% | $170.4281 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.16 | $1,085.7396 | $1,085.73 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.70 |