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 | $150.96 | 10.135% | $166.2598 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #2 | $221.70 | 12.541% | $249.5034 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.27 | 6.428% | $104.5868 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #4 | $39.35 | 6.814% | $42.0313 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $197.90 | 9.219% | $216.1444 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $94.93 | 10.360% | $104.7647 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.59 | 4.865% | $176.7919 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.70 | $1,060.0823 | $1,060.07 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.10 |