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 | $73.54 | 8.579% | $79.849 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $121.74 | 5.169% | $128.0327 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #3 | $208.95 | 3.838% | $216.9695 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 10.523% | $42.474 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 7.231% | $172.1272 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 6.538% | $136.9759 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.41 | 13.275% | $279.1209 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.16 | $1,055.5492 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.50 |