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 | $90.98 | 8.244% | $98.4804 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 13.628% | $124.3431 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
Purchase #3 | $141.67 | 6.145% | $150.3756 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #4 | $231.69 | 6.466% | $246.6711 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #5 | $73.73 | 8.574% | $80.0516 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $160.70 | 4.384% | $167.7451 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 5.125% | $211.1646 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.07 | $1,078.8315 | $1,078.83 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.90 |