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 | $75.61 | 3.194% | $78.025 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.45 | 13.823% | $105.2294 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
Purchase #3 | $178.42 | 5.314% | $187.9012 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 3.369% | $86.3958 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.86 | 6.405% | $227.5577 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.73 | 7.553% | $227.722 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
Purchase #7 | $133.93 | 9.187% | $146.2341 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.58 | $1,059.0652 | $1,059.07 | $1,059.10 | $1,059.00 |