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 | $9.61 | 3.260% | $9.9233 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 9.621% | $86.48 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $170.39 | 3.766% | $176.8069 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $100.63 | 3.693% | $104.3463 | $104.35 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
Purchase #5 | $207.55 | 6.290% | $220.6049 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.47 | 8.349% | $221.5412 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
Purchase #7 | $214.33 | 11.363% | $238.6843 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.87 | $1,058.3869 | $1,058.38 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.30 |