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 | $79.89 | 3.511% | $82.6949 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #2 | $20.98 | 7.650% | $22.585 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.94 | 3.314% | $168.3398 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.96 | 8.648% | $259.6253 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
Purchase #5 | $149.73 | 6.427% | $159.3531 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 4.613% | $207.9288 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
Purchase #7 | $120.78 | 6.729% | $128.9073 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.04 | $1,029.4342 | $1,029.44 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.40 |