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 | $100.40 | 3.189% | $103.6018 | $103.60 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 5.197% | $88.0078 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 3.128% | $160.7766 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.33 | 9.470% | $199.5967 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.48 | 13.715% | $275.7361 | $275.74 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 7.718% | $165.6595 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.92 | 3.618% | $54.8346 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.48 | $1,048.2131 | $1,048.22 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.20 |