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 | $157.29 | 5.175% | $165.4298 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.96 | 3.235% | $81.5144 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.96 | 9.223% | $196.5577 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $116.76 | 9.626% | $127.9993 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 12.634% | $6.499 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.62 | 12.351% | $196.1873 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $238.27 | 5.754% | $251.9801 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.63 | $1,026.1676 | $1,026.17 | $1,026.20 | $1,026.20 |