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 | $241.65 | 8.665% | $262.589 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 3.850% | $39.3592 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 12.220% | $52.5975 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.86 | 3.160% | $53.4988 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.54 | 4.409% | $245.925 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
Purchase #6 | $167.98 | 4.347% | $175.2821 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #7 | $59.49 | 6.730% | $63.4937 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.29 | $892.7453 | $892.75 | $892.80 | $892.80 |