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 | $101.96 | 3.780% | $105.8141 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #2 | $209.45 | 4.490% | $218.8543 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.70 | 5.215% | $153.2983 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #4 | $138.70 | 5.204% | $145.9179 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 3.335% | $116.3242 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.74 | 12.713% | $262.3282 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 11.133% | $275.3653 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.90 | $1,277.9023 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.90 |