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 | $70.43 | 6.175% | $74.7791 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.92 | 13.836% | $167.2479 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.71 | 10.481% | $96.9029 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
Purchase #4 | $25.33 | 4.187% | $26.3906 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #5 | $167.47 | 12.768% | $188.8526 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.77 | 4.827% | $258.6816 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #7 | $164.99 | 7.449% | $177.2801 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.62 | $990.1348 | $990.13 | $990.20 | $990.20 |