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 | $75.34 | 3.824% | $78.221 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $35.78 | 5.383% | $37.706 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #3 | $178.32 | 13.857% | $203.0298 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
Purchase #4 | $129.84 | 13.348% | $147.171 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #5 | $202.39 | 6.135% | $214.8066 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #6 | $204.92 | 10.218% | $225.8587 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 5.871% | $265.2492 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.13 | $1,172.0423 | $1,172.05 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.00 |