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 | $144.67 | 10.656% | $160.086 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 12.149% | $25.57 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
Purchase #3 | $236.86 | 10.542% | $261.8298 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.77 | 9.108% | $239.7867 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 5.360% | $36.2438 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 9.553% | $250.5258 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.27 | 5.669% | $38.3261 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.45 | $1,012.3682 | $1,012.38 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.30 |