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 | $76.74 | 5.800% | $81.1909 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 10.597% | $156.4616 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $219.42 | 7.801% | $236.537 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $46.94 | 9.867% | $51.5716 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 10.625% | $183.9583 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #6 | $247.77 | 4.858% | $259.8067 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #7 | $61.72 | 4.843% | $64.7091 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.35 | $1,034.2352 | $1,034.24 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.30 |