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 | $9.92 | 9.617% | $10.874 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #2 | $125.95 | 3.634% | $130.527 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.43 | 7.102% | $85.0711 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #4 | $78.74 | 4.755% | $82.4841 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.75 | 7.625% | $253.7259 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
Purchase #6 | $223.83 | 12.208% | $251.1552 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #7 | $153.87 | 8.842% | $167.4752 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.49 | $981.3125 | $981.32 | $981.35 | $981.40 |