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 | $84.97 | 8.630% | $92.3029 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 13.530% | $7.1297 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 13.712% | $87.0011 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #4 | $151.62 | 5.255% | $159.5876 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.26 | 6.486% | $211.1191 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.97 | 12.644% | $271.4382 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.89 | 6.690% | $267.6745 | $267.67 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.50 | $1,096.2531 | $1,096.25 | $1,096.25 | $1,096.20 |