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 | $77.59 | 3.659% | $80.429 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $197.26 | 6.570% | $210.22 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $93.48 | 9.525% | $102.384 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.58 | 7.842% | $48.076 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #5 | $122.52 | 13.286% | $138.798 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #6 | $207.51 | 4.485% | $216.8168 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 7.841% | $252.8332 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.39 | $1,049.5570 | $1,049.56 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.50 |