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 | $172.32 | 4.115% | $179.411 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 3.808% | $38.7515 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $117.96 | 4.484% | $123.2493 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.54 | 11.226% | $59.5504 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.88 | 10.868% | $278.1456 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #6 | $175.61 | 13.237% | $198.8555 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #7 | $192.82 | 3.219% | $199.0269 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.46 | $1,076.9902 | $1,077.00 | $1,077.00 | $1,077.00 |