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 | $159.39 | 7.162% | $170.8055 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #2 | $91.46 | 4.743% | $95.7979 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #3 | $115.73 | 9.270% | $126.4582 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.36 | 7.258% | $31.4909 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $231.31 | 12.696% | $260.6771 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $187.79 | 4.837% | $196.8734 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $176.53 | 12.120% | $197.9254 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.57 | $1,080.0284 | $1,080.04 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.10 |