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 | $50.51 | 3.752% | $52.4051 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $87.29 | 5.123% | $91.7619 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.25 | 5.840% | $227.8206 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.27 | 11.752% | $189.1626 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.51 | 8.735% | $196.2775 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $23.76 | 10.116% | $26.1636 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.25 | 9.632% | $255.7166 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,039.3079 | $1,039.31 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.40 |