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 | $51.78 | 5.850% | $54.8091 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.66 | 6.751% | $77.5653 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #3 | $68.29 | 9.355% | $74.6785 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.78 | 5.848% | $208.2877 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 3.381% | $236.5667 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.47 | 12.711% | $281.1801 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
Purchase #7 | $36.79 | 8.148% | $39.7876 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.60 | $972.8750 | $972.89 | $972.90 | $973.00 |