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 | $215.56 | 6.510% | $229.593 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #2 | $235.56 | 10.450% | $260.176 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.77 | 8.608% | $184.3838 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 8.566% | $85.6477 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.76 | 12.650% | $156.3131 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $94.72 | 4.475% | $98.9587 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #7 | $21.69 | 12.201% | $24.3364 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.95 | $1,039.4087 | $1,039.41 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.40 |