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 | $147.66 | 12.754% | $166.4926 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $52.53 | 12.596% | $59.1467 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 11.697% | $220.6351 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
Purchase #4 | $200.95 | 3.367% | $207.716 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #5 | $56.54 | 5.508% | $59.6542 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
Purchase #6 | $149.72 | 9.871% | $164.4989 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #7 | $198.30 | 10.230% | $218.5861 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.23 | $1,096.7296 | $1,096.74 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.70 |