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 | $152.88 | 13.340% | $173.2742 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #2 | $40.98 | 13.443% | $46.4889 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.60 | 7.489% | $56.5392 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $25.37 | 10.430% | $28.0161 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #5 | $48.74 | 6.344% | $51.8321 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #6 | $169.89 | 6.155% | $180.3467 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 4.584% | $152.975 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.73 | $689.4722 | $689.48 | $689.50 | $689.40 |