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 | $156.66 | 7.855% | $168.9656 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.42 | 10.339% | $99.7685 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 12.362% | $240.23 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $105.60 | 11.765% | $118.0238 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 5.580% | $260.0541 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 11.841% | $85.4465 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 13.454% | $99.4992 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.89 | $1,071.9877 | $1,071.99 | $1,071.95 | $1,072.00 |