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 | $139.63 | 12.405% | $156.9511 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 13.732% | $197.4274 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 8.573% | $217.4717 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $76.57 | 11.750% | $85.567 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #5 | $116.26 | 13.171% | $131.5726 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
Purchase #6 | $31.85 | 3.582% | $32.9909 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
Purchase #7 | $247.74 | 6.824% | $264.6458 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.94 | $1,086.6265 | $1,086.63 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.70 |