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 | $161.88 | 5.377% | $170.5843 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #2 | $40.73 | 3.710% | $42.2411 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 12.693% | $72.5405 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.80 | 7.178% | $12.647 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
Purchase #5 | $14.37 | 12.294% | $16.1366 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
Purchase #6 | $100.53 | 12.172% | $112.7665 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
Purchase #7 | $57.70 | 4.700% | $60.4119 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $451.38 | $487.3279 | $487.33 | $487.35 | $487.20 |