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 | $248.50 | 3.752% | $257.8237 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #2 | $244.80 | 10.850% | $271.3608 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #3 | $34.36 | 10.299% | $37.8987 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #4 | $24.43 | 11.738% | $27.2976 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $75.38 | 4.231% | $78.5693 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $161.35 | 11.563% | $180.0069 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #7 | $212.89 | 3.561% | $220.471 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.71 | $1,073.4280 | $1,073.43 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.50 |