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 | $161.98 | 5.103% | $170.2458 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $27.39 | 3.449% | $28.3347 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
Purchase #3 | $68.73 | 3.597% | $71.2022 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.92 | 7.322% | $229.5832 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #5 | $48.51 | 3.650% | $50.2806 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #6 | $166.80 | 13.554% | $189.4081 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 13.120% | $269.8251 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.86 | $1,008.8797 | $1,008.88 | $1,008.95 | $1,008.80 |