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 | $198.87 | 12.563% | $223.854 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #2 | $38.90 | 11.845% | $43.5077 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $58.72 | 8.288% | $63.5867 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.37 | 6.823% | $250.3611 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $151.53 | 9.713% | $166.2481 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.29 | 8.218% | $162.6408 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $125.70 | 5.364% | $132.4425 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.38 | $1,042.6409 | $1,042.64 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.60 |