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 | $246.35 | 6.179% | $261.572 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #2 | $94.50 | 6.628% | $100.7635 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #3 | $53.25 | 4.874% | $55.8454 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #4 | $123.75 | 13.798% | $140.825 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.71 | 11.317% | $167.7659 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.45 | 10.306% | $190.2227 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #7 | $140.79 | 4.644% | $147.3283 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.80 | $1,064.3228 | $1,064.33 | $1,064.30 | $1,064.30 |