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 | $36.57 | 8.852% | $39.8072 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 5.660% | $85.405 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 4.763% | $79.1799 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
Purchase #4 | $246.42 | 7.870% | $265.8133 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #5 | $200.43 | 7.256% | $214.9732 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
Purchase #6 | $234.38 | 11.353% | $260.9892 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.61 | 13.159% | $216.824 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.82 | $1,162.9918 | $1,162.99 | $1,162.95 | $1,163.00 |