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 | $205.76 | 5.805% | $217.7044 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #2 | $101.81 | 4.145% | $106.03 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
Purchase #3 | $152.54 | 4.443% | $159.3174 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $90.28 | 6.187% | $95.8656 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.96 | 12.315% | $279.6194 | $279.62 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 5.235% | $190.991 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #7 | $6.31 | 7.103% | $6.7582 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.15 | $1,056.2860 | $1,056.29 | $1,056.25 | $1,056.30 |