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 | $49.99 | 13.271% | $56.6242 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #2 | $97.73 | 6.762% | $104.3385 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $149.32 | 11.867% | $167.0398 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
Purchase #4 | $125.70 | 9.738% | $137.9407 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 11.487% | $156.7842 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.76 | 3.794% | $196.9595 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $153.92 | 3.663% | $159.5581 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.05 | $979.2450 | $979.24 | $979.25 | $979.20 |