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 | $162.27 | 5.625% | $171.3977 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #2 | $34.97 | 7.199% | $37.4875 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 8.118% | $238.5083 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 13.298% | $23.1694 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 11.521% | $39.3558 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 9.381% | $42.3742 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $217.47 | 12.840% | $245.3931 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.79 | $797.6860 | $797.69 | $797.65 | $797.80 |