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 | $29.62 | 3.850% | $30.7604 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
Purchase #2 | $12.46 | 5.738% | $13.175 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 4.688% | $88.5451 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 3.363% | $222.6439 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.50 | 13.479% | $241.1429 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.54 | 4.457% | $236.6369 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
Purchase #7 | $162.35 | 11.198% | $180.53 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.45 | $1,013.4342 | $1,013.44 | $1,013.50 | $1,013.30 |