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 | $15.85 | 4.213% | $16.5178 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 7.541% | $133.6197 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
Purchase #3 | $234.90 | 6.478% | $250.1168 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $83.82 | 10.641% | $92.7393 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
Purchase #5 | $199.40 | 4.284% | $207.9423 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
Purchase #6 | $146.40 | 4.181% | $152.521 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #7 | $174.66 | 3.533% | $180.8307 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.28 | $1,034.2876 | $1,034.29 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.10 |