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 | $52.68 | 9.688% | $57.7836 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 3.317% | $79.0272 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $185.56 | 5.872% | $196.4561 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $212.51 | 13.287% | $240.7462 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
Purchase #5 | $142.57 | 13.694% | $162.0935 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $137.25 | 8.584% | $149.0315 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
Purchase #7 | $180.49 | 4.369% | $188.3756 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.55 | $1,073.5137 | $1,073.52 | $1,073.60 | $1,073.50 |