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 | $74.37 | 5.520% | $78.4752 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.86 | 3.378% | $198.341 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 7.440% | $175.5032 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #4 | $30.58 | 10.275% | $33.7221 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
Purchase #5 | $231.96 | 13.770% | $263.9009 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #6 | $198.43 | 3.370% | $205.1171 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.44 | 10.810% | $207.7023 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.99 | $1,162.7618 | $1,162.76 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.70 |