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 | $66.45 | 3.108% | $68.5153 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.85 | 3.162% | $29.7622 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 5.127% | $196.9029 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 5.148% | $6.9923 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Purchase #5 | $201.61 | 8.517% | $218.7811 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 10.769% | $276.6567 | $276.66 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 12.703% | $178.5779 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.07 | $976.1884 | $976.19 | $976.20 | $976.30 |