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 | $89.64 | 8.729% | $97.4647 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.31 | 6.591% | $149.5578 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
Purchase #3 | $52.94 | 3.680% | $54.8882 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #4 | $30.63 | 6.315% | $32.5643 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
Purchase #5 | $147.76 | 8.277% | $159.9901 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #6 | $16.78 | 5.378% | $17.6824 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #7 | $39.44 | 3.109% | $40.6662 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.50 | $552.8137 | $552.81 | $552.80 | $553.00 |