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 | $78.46 | 6.369% | $83.4571 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.63 | 11.248% | $38.5252 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $187.59 | 4.680% | $196.3692 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $96.42 | 13.447% | $109.3856 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 3.103% | $225.7749 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $170.98 | 10.383% | $188.7329 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 4.474% | $155.1961 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.61 | $997.4410 | $997.45 | $997.45 | $997.50 |