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 | $237.56 | 5.303% | $250.1578 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $62.75 | 13.272% | $71.0782 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 4.188% | $148.5929 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 10.694% | $29.8763 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $211.38 | 9.597% | $231.6661 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 6.806% | $154.6764 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $104.80 | 6.306% | $111.4087 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.92 | $997.4564 | $997.47 | $997.50 | $997.60 |