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 | $170.59 | 3.318% | $176.2502 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.96 | 3.516% | $6.1696 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.37 | 9.616% | $60.6944 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #4 | $225.31 | 12.544% | $253.5729 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
Purchase #5 | $223.25 | 4.135% | $232.4814 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 12.448% | $99.7414 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #7 | $51.69 | 4.208% | $53.8651 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.87 | $882.7750 | $882.77 | $882.75 | $882.90 |