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 | $98.51 | 5.505% | $103.933 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #2 | $158.40 | 5.321% | $166.8285 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 13.256% | $283.8422 | $283.84 | $283.85 | $283.80 |
Purchase #4 | $29.89 | 5.553% | $31.5498 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $83.49 | 8.156% | $90.2994 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #6 | $25.47 | 5.158% | $26.7837 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #7 | $117.47 | 11.494% | $130.972 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.85 | $834.2086 | $834.20 | $834.25 | $834.10 |