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 | $204.87 | 3.761% | $212.5752 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 9.362% | $28.2045 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #3 | $36.34 | 4.189% | $37.8623 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 11.245% | $80.7972 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #5 | $245.67 | 13.597% | $279.0737 | $279.07 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
Purchase #6 | $175.79 | 5.859% | $186.0895 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 3.468% | $255.9074 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.42 | $1,080.5098 | $1,080.51 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 |