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 | $120.55 | 6.598% | $128.5039 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.56 | 4.229% | $5.7951 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #3 | $92.89 | 5.606% | $98.0974 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #4 | $203.99 | 6.175% | $216.5864 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 12.318% | $252.7043 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #6 | $199.67 | 8.711% | $217.0633 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #7 | $122.41 | 9.350% | $133.8553 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.06 | $1,052.6057 | $1,052.61 | $1,052.60 | $1,052.70 |