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 | $162.45 | 5.602% | $171.5504 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #2 | $5.95 | 3.565% | $6.1621 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.71 | 13.748% | $113.4181 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.97 | 12.649% | $185.8371 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #5 | $25.78 | 5.215% | $27.1244 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 13.555% | $280.2651 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.65 | 8.717% | $59.4138 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $760.32 | $843.7710 | $843.77 | $843.70 | $843.80 |