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 | $19.87 | 3.580% | $20.5813 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $149.82 | 4.318% | $156.2892 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 13.448% | $115.3426 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 4.439% | $78.9454 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 10.364% | $276.826 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 3.130% | $144.9286 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 11.667% | $271.8645 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.77 | $1,064.7776 | $1,064.78 | $1,064.85 | $1,064.70 |