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 | $15.30 | 3.152% | $15.7823 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.57 | 8.835% | $151.901 | $151.90 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #3 | $213.99 | 4.375% | $223.3521 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #4 | $68.57 | 8.567% | $74.4444 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
Purchase #5 | $250.75 | 3.306% | $259.0398 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
Purchase #6 | $80.70 | 4.757% | $84.5389 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #7 | $208.72 | 11.398% | $232.5099 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.60 | $1,041.5684 | $1,041.56 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.50 |