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 | $121.35 | 5.827% | $128.4211 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #2 | $52.74 | 3.855% | $54.7731 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #3 | $234.54 | 9.348% | $256.4648 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $214.98 | 9.674% | $235.7772 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.83 | 4.130% | $260.148 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
Purchase #6 | $71.88 | 8.739% | $78.1616 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #7 | $18.95 | 8.216% | $20.5069 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.27 | $1,034.2527 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.30 |