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 | $156.88 | 6.547% | $167.1509 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $162.52 | 3.705% | $168.5414 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $63.60 | 13.800% | $72.3768 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 5.622% | $172.5124 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.76 | 8.721% | $96.5008 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 9.583% | $269.2673 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.34 | 6.624% | $43.0121 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.15 | $989.3617 | $989.36 | $989.35 | $989.40 |