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 | $103.91 | 12.200% | $116.587 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #2 | $80.62 | 11.689% | $90.0437 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
Purchase #3 | $239.30 | 10.542% | $264.527 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
Purchase #4 | $126.41 | 13.238% | $143.1442 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #5 | $39.25 | 9.476% | $42.9693 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 6.238% | $182.6762 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #7 | $228.97 | 12.643% | $257.9187 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.41 | $1,097.8661 | $1,097.87 | $1,097.90 | $1,097.80 |