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 | $181.25 | 3.449% | $187.5013 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.77 | 7.339% | $90.9913 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #3 | $51.73 | 11.623% | $57.7426 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 4.470% | $9.3292 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
Purchase #5 | $31.64 | 8.484% | $34.3243 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #6 | $102.50 | 4.147% | $106.7507 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 8.250% | $64.8851 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.76 | $551.5245 | $551.52 | $551.55 | $551.50 |