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 | $163.39 | 3.338% | $168.844 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.38 | 5.423% | $84.739 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $55.46 | 7.216% | $59.462 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $180.36 | 13.327% | $204.3966 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.55 | 11.539% | $198.0375 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 7.140% | $236.5116 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #7 | $107.71 | 12.699% | $121.3881 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.60 | $1,073.3788 | $1,073.38 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.30 |