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 | $86.55 | 5.175% | $91.029 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.42 | 6.227% | $176.783 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 5.448% | $100.5763 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
Purchase #4 | $160.43 | 9.635% | $175.8874 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #5 | $245.57 | 6.401% | $261.2889 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $109.92 | 3.629% | $113.909 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 12.442% | $77.9785 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.62 | $997.4521 | $997.46 | $997.55 | $997.50 |