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 | $22.29 | 6.595% | $23.76 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
Purchase #2 | $153.71 | 4.128% | $160.0551 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 9.828% | $124.0837 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
Purchase #4 | $109.27 | 10.589% | $120.8406 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #5 | $122.26 | 12.828% | $137.9435 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.68 | 3.175% | $246.2581 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 10.133% | $275.8832 | $275.88 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.69 | $1,088.8242 | $1,088.82 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.90 |