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 | $113.45 | 4.450% | $118.4985 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 10.424% | $79.7813 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #3 | $178.25 | 10.384% | $196.7595 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $58.74 | 9.863% | $64.5335 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.42 | 3.149% | $164.4401 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.80 | 8.840% | $244.6723 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
Purchase #7 | $217.47 | 7.667% | $234.1434 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.38 | $1,102.8286 | $1,102.82 | $1,102.85 | $1,102.80 |