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 | $36.78 | 10.318% | $40.575 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $95.43 | 3.662% | $98.9246 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.44 | 13.257% | $211.1564 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 11.581% | $78.5642 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #5 | $84.31 | 7.258% | $90.4292 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
Purchase #6 | $212.29 | 5.450% | $223.8598 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #7 | $235.62 | 3.816% | $244.6113 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.28 | $988.1205 | $988.12 | $988.10 | $988.20 |