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 | $78.58 | 3.537% | $81.3594 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 10.174% | $47.0553 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
Purchase #3 | $174.27 | 8.227% | $188.6072 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 11.462% | $233.5909 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
Purchase #5 | $42.31 | 5.760% | $44.7471 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 6.442% | $253.2042 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.56 | 8.119% | $247.1168 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.88 | $1,095.6809 | $1,095.69 | $1,095.65 | $1,095.70 |