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 | $236.48 | 6.262% | $251.2884 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.92 | 13.478% | $103.1742 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $106.64 | 8.671% | $115.8868 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
Purchase #4 | $208.85 | 11.385% | $232.6276 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
Purchase #5 | $161.43 | 6.500% | $171.923 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 6.472% | $83.6551 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.58 | 3.801% | $119.9732 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.47 | $1,078.5283 | $1,078.53 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 |