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 | $92.61 | 5.318% | $97.535 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.72 | 9.578% | $274.734 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
Purchase #3 | $71.28 | 12.183% | $79.964 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 4.536% | $179.6869 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #5 | $118.35 | 6.199% | $125.6865 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 5.793% | $163.3021 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #7 | $99.94 | 5.831% | $105.7675 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.15 | $1,026.6760 | $1,026.68 | $1,026.70 | $1,026.70 |