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 | $74.42 | 3.788% | $77.239 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #2 | $100.77 | 3.633% | $104.431 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.98 | 5.657% | $165.8604 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.28 | 13.844% | $270.129 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $221.72 | 8.420% | $240.3888 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #6 | $64.95 | 4.623% | $67.9526 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #7 | $105.74 | 5.401% | $111.451 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.86 | $1,037.4518 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.50 |