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 | $101.70 | 5.701% | $107.4979 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.41 | 12.372% | $266.7824 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 10.687% | $57.2141 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
Purchase #4 | $108.65 | 4.366% | $113.3937 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $153.87 | 5.226% | $161.9112 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.41 | 13.475% | $183.16 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #7 | $78.60 | 12.734% | $88.6089 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.33 | $978.5682 | $978.56 | $978.55 | $978.60 |