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 | $171.97 | 4.206% | $179.2031 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.54 | 8.577% | $72.2471 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $58.90 | 3.492% | $60.9568 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
Purchase #4 | $144.56 | 6.742% | $154.3062 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #5 | $146.88 | 13.298% | $166.4121 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 6.712% | $174.7729 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 11.535% | $278.436 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.27 | $1,086.3342 | $1,086.34 | $1,086.30 | $1,086.30 |