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 | $160.47 | 4.250% | $167.29 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 7.683% | $26.77 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $79.74 | 6.157% | $84.6496 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $89.84 | 9.850% | $98.6892 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $22.69 | 11.814% | $25.3706 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #6 | $102.39 | 6.518% | $109.0638 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
Purchase #7 | $83.36 | 3.333% | $86.1384 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $563.35 | $597.9716 | $597.97 | $597.95 | $598.00 |