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 | $85.64 | 3.362% | $88.5192 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.85 | 9.205% | $192.037 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.96 | 5.805% | $249.6575 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $10.82 | 11.597% | $12.0748 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
Purchase #5 | $58.48 | 3.630% | $60.6028 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.76 | 13.205% | $261.2319 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.48 | 9.231% | $191.6786 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.99 | $1,055.8018 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.80 |