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 | $51.40 | 7.763% | $55.3902 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.76 | 5.569% | $102.1486 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
Purchase #3 | $28.78 | 9.660% | $31.5601 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.58 | 4.487% | $203.3108 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.95 | 4.398% | $172.2045 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $178.90 | 3.502% | $185.1651 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $204.74 | 7.497% | $220.0894 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.11 | $969.8687 | $969.87 | $969.85 | $969.90 |