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 | $86.63 | 13.167% | $98.0366 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.54 | 7.777% | $148.2365 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
Purchase #3 | $201.68 | 9.874% | $221.5939 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #4 | $15.64 | 5.644% | $16.5227 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #5 | $183.44 | 11.277% | $204.1265 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.90 | 6.188% | $110.3293 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.90 | 7.550% | $256.937 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.73 | $1,055.7825 | $1,055.79 | $1,055.85 | $1,055.60 |