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 | $90.79 | 7.386% | $97.4957 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 4.392% | $259.8734 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #3 | $198.32 | 7.384% | $212.9639 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.74 | 12.528% | $88.6045 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #5 | $152.93 | 12.572% | $172.1564 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $122.80 | 6.388% | $130.6445 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
Purchase #7 | $81.73 | 4.530% | $85.4324 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.25 | $1,047.1708 | $1,047.16 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.20 |