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 | $202.28 | 3.159% | $208.67 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
Purchase #2 | $26.93 | 6.491% | $28.678 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #3 | $83.88 | 11.544% | $93.5631 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 12.723% | $141.4786 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $177.79 | 10.571% | $196.5842 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $191.30 | 12.459% | $215.1341 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #7 | $139.55 | 9.625% | $152.9817 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.24 | $1,037.0897 | $1,037.08 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.20 |