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 | $76.59 | 3.307% | $79.1228 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.58 | 6.867% | $172.6757 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #3 | $26.87 | 13.724% | $30.5576 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #4 | $218.79 | 13.616% | $248.5804 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #5 | $132.61 | 11.812% | $148.2739 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 3.140% | $95.8996 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.42 | 5.643% | $212.7861 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.84 | $987.8961 | $987.90 | $987.90 | $988.00 |