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 | $76.81 | 3.300% | $79.3447 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
Purchase #2 | $204.78 | 8.528% | $222.2436 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.68 | 12.813% | $255.7245 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #4 | $146.71 | 10.510% | $162.1292 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #5 | $127.42 | 7.391% | $136.8376 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.38 | 5.518% | $121.7467 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.42 | 3.370% | $41.7822 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.20 | $1,019.8085 | $1,019.80 | $1,019.85 | $1,019.60 |