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 | $167.81 | 7.560% | $180.4964 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 8.421% | $72.1975 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 7.219% | $155.875 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 12.152% | $43.4701 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #5 | $70.32 | 4.510% | $73.4914 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.93 | 10.164% | $180.5918 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #7 | $117.94 | 11.731% | $131.7755 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.73 | $837.8977 | $837.91 | $837.95 | $838.00 |