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 | $170.88 | 3.280% | $176.4849 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.25 | 11.671% | $156.6186 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 10.297% | $33.5413 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.72 | 12.611% | $169.7273 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.61 | 4.450% | $42.4171 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $41.66 | 7.705% | $44.8699 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #7 | $103.52 | 12.656% | $116.6215 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.05 | $740.2806 | $740.28 | $740.25 | $740.20 |