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 | $157.27 | 5.590% | $166.0614 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.72 | 8.352% | $97.2134 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $164.63 | 8.619% | $178.8195 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #4 | $126.97 | 10.659% | $140.5037 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.78 | 10.168% | $249.839 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $88.31 | 13.276% | $100.034 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $132.71 | 6.592% | $141.4582 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.39 | $1,073.9292 | $1,073.92 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.90 |