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 | $152.58 | 11.768% | $170.5356 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.28 | 10.507% | $265.5262 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.35 | 6.539% | $161.2468 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 6.115% | $18.793 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $75.92 | 3.840% | $78.8353 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 9.137% | $189.8329 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.86 | 6.766% | $187.7587 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.64 | $1,072.5285 | $1,072.54 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.40 |