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 | $52.98 | 10.153% | $58.3591 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $83.34 | 4.598% | $87.172 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.52 | 8.698% | $256.0055 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #4 | $58.77 | 4.801% | $61.5915 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $84.41 | 6.124% | $89.5793 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.79 | 12.601% | $196.8153 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.30 | 9.207% | $252.5958 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.11 | $1,002.1185 | $1,002.13 | $1,002.10 | $1,002.20 |