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 | $160.98 | 5.292% | $169.4991 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 7.181% | $160.4607 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.27 | 7.115% | $112.76 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
Purchase #4 | $121.85 | 4.304% | $127.0944 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #5 | $169.86 | 4.185% | $176.9686 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
Purchase #6 | $186.25 | 7.612% | $200.4274 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.94 | 5.864% | $40.1648 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.86 | $987.3750 | $987.37 | $987.35 | $987.50 |