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 | $166.93 | 3.194% | $172.2617 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 4.777% | $15.4546 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $57.43 | 6.378% | $61.0929 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #4 | $138.51 | 10.176% | $152.6048 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.91 | 13.802% | $278.7125 | $278.71 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.70 | 13.679% | $255.4367 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.76 | 8.181% | $40.8491 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.99 | $976.4123 | $976.40 | $976.40 | $976.40 |