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 | $77.76 | 3.521% | $80.4979 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.55 | 8.659% | $261.3792 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #3 | $151.59 | 10.549% | $167.5812 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.25 | 4.326% | $247.5134 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #5 | $60.43 | 13.116% | $68.356 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
Purchase #6 | $123.79 | 6.521% | $131.8623 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $75.84 | 3.753% | $78.6863 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.21 | $1,035.8763 | $1,035.88 | $1,035.90 | $1,036.00 |