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 | $58.63 | 13.442% | $66.511 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.96 | 8.130% | $108.0867 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $28.37 | 7.653% | $30.5412 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 5.675% | $240.3895 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 9.485% | $189.3434 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 12.528% | $247.179 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #7 | $203.52 | 13.842% | $231.6912 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.56 | $1,113.7420 | $1,113.74 | $1,113.80 | $1,113.70 |