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 | $62.43 | 7.650% | $67.2059 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 3.431% | $78.9903 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $116.85 | 3.377% | $120.796 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $204.85 | 6.330% | $217.817 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 5.738% | $246.0946 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
Purchase #6 | $73.35 | 4.792% | $76.8649 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
Purchase #7 | $217.51 | 12.514% | $244.7292 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.10 | $1,052.4979 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 |