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 | $161.99 | 8.461% | $175.696 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #2 | $245.85 | 9.402% | $268.9648 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
Purchase #3 | $233.60 | 9.596% | $256.0163 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #4 | $171.44 | 12.111% | $192.2031 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.35 | 11.470% | $167.5951 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #6 | $129.74 | 7.856% | $139.9324 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
Purchase #7 | $74.56 | 3.309% | $77.0272 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,167.53 | $1,277.4349 | $1,277.44 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.40 |