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 | $78.92 | 5.588% | $83.33 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
Purchase #2 | $139.49 | 12.176% | $156.4743 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $93.51 | 4.664% | $97.8713 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $97.48 | 3.121% | $100.5224 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $175.42 | 13.518% | $199.1333 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 3.694% | $206.8695 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #7 | $131.99 | 7.596% | $142.016 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.31 | $986.2168 | $986.21 | $986.15 | $986.20 |