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 | $25.61 | 9.547% | $28.055 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $140.75 | 13.862% | $160.2608 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.71 | 8.812% | $42.1211 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #4 | $224.52 | 5.314% | $236.451 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.46 | 13.796% | $82.4566 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.53 | 6.135% | $239.3663 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 4.742% | $250.1239 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.38 | $1,038.8347 | $1,038.84 | $1,038.75 | $1,039.00 |