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 | $78.49 | 4.570% | $82.077 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #2 | $29.47 | 3.687% | $30.5566 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 12.555% | $268.3987 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $74.51 | 9.366% | $81.4886 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 9.450% | $165.0178 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #6 | $128.35 | 11.845% | $143.5531 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $245.77 | 9.712% | $269.6392 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.82 | $1,040.7310 | $1,040.74 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.80 |