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 | $5.37 | 7.861% | $5.7921 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 5.277% | $262.4766 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #3 | $235.92 | 12.445% | $265.2802 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #4 | $219.82 | 12.144% | $246.5149 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.62 | 5.774% | $172.0097 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #6 | $99.38 | 11.708% | $111.0154 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
Purchase #7 | $12.91 | 6.282% | $13.721 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.34 | $1,076.8099 | $1,076.81 | $1,076.80 | $1,076.80 |