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 | $160.76 | 7.309% | $172.5099 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 8.624% | $16.5869 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #3 | $36.44 | 10.305% | $40.1951 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $220.60 | 10.841% | $244.5152 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $51.30 | 3.396% | $53.0421 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #6 | $202.46 | 7.744% | $218.1385 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 12.804% | $208.5633 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.72 | $953.5510 | $953.56 | $953.55 | $953.50 |