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 | $240.38 | 8.415% | $260.608 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 11.187% | $159.431 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 10.364% | $241.6089 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #4 | $100.42 | 9.317% | $109.7761 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #5 | $8.25 | 5.375% | $8.6934 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
Purchase #6 | $134.38 | 8.339% | $145.5859 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.82 | 4.456% | $171.1198 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.56 | $1,096.8231 | $1,096.83 | $1,096.85 | $1,096.80 |