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 | $162.92 | 5.253% | $171.4782 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.80 | 13.671% | $56.6082 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 10.322% | $233.0883 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.54 | 11.395% | $277.9751 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
Purchase #5 | $67.42 | 4.591% | $70.5153 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 11.611% | $256.0691 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 4.249% | $5.5565 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.72 | $1,071.2907 | $1,071.31 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.40 |