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 | $52.86 | 3.742% | $54.838 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $232.67 | 3.725% | $241.337 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
Purchase #3 | $160.60 | 11.450% | $178.9887 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 13.340% | $33.866 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
Purchase #5 | $81.71 | 13.203% | $92.4982 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 8.365% | $244.3631 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 13.858% | $224.7557 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.62 | $1,070.6467 | $1,070.66 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.70 |