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 | $5.52 | 4.625% | $5.7753 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.86 | 3.174% | $12.2364 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #3 | $237.89 | 12.323% | $267.2052 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
Purchase #4 | $116.98 | 12.745% | $131.8891 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $234.45 | 6.815% | $250.4278 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.33 | 8.518% | $271.6531 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 11.745% | $99.2407 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.84 | $1,038.4276 | $1,038.44 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 |