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 | $118.66 | 5.489% | $125.1732 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #2 | $168.33 | 6.258% | $178.8641 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #3 | $33.92 | 7.704% | $36.5332 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 5.690% | $230.9327 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
Purchase #5 | $80.49 | 9.172% | $87.8725 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 7.238% | $169.3931 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.92 | 12.692% | $171.2017 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.78 | $999.9705 | $999.95 | $999.95 | $1,000.00 |