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 | $96.72 | 7.816% | $104.2796 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 8.481% | $84.1813 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #3 | $44.45 | 12.484% | $49.9991 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 12.835% | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 5.308% | $218.2508 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #6 | $204.86 | 5.424% | $215.9716 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 3.407% | $155.7723 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.05 | $1,073.9047 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.90 | $1,074.10 |