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 | $34.38 | 3.601% | $35.618 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #2 | $71.93 | 9.651% | $78.872 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 10.344% | $196.8427 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 10.255% | $80.442 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $136.98 | 11.703% | $153.0108 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
Purchase #6 | $235.95 | 10.141% | $259.8777 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $225.43 | 10.850% | $249.8892 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.02 | $1,054.5524 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.50 |