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 | $80.80 | 3.241% | $83.4187 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #2 | $213.95 | 13.130% | $242.0416 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 10.516% | $257.005 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $15.57 | 6.374% | $16.5624 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.50 | 3.209% | $172.8751 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #6 | $150.50 | 7.311% | $161.5031 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #7 | $151.40 | 10.648% | $167.5211 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.27 | $1,100.9270 | $1,100.93 | $1,100.90 | $1,100.90 |