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 | $155.80 | 3.577% | $161.373 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.93 | 4.588% | $12.4773 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.99 | 10.102% | $56.141 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
Purchase #4 | $59.53 | 4.708% | $62.3327 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 9.689% | $241.228 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
Purchase #6 | $54.78 | 4.659% | $57.3322 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 4.713% | $250.107 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.80 | $840.9912 | $840.99 | $841.05 | $840.90 |