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 | $95.76 | 3.555% | $99.1643 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
Purchase #2 | $115.85 | 5.160% | $121.8279 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
Purchase #3 | $161.42 | 11.710% | $180.3223 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #4 | $206.29 | 6.794% | $220.3053 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $112.55 | 7.109% | $120.5512 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.57 | 4.868% | $84.4921 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #7 | $141.34 | 8.195% | $152.9228 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.78 | $979.5859 | $979.58 | $979.55 | $979.60 |