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 | $161.78 | 11.678% | $180.6727 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #2 | $124.63 | 9.564% | $136.5496 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 7.103% | $85.2861 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 10.508% | $53.5632 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 7.248% | $259.8619 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $102.83 | 3.399% | $106.3252 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.54 | 12.191% | $53.3356 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.18 | $875.5943 | $875.60 | $875.60 | $875.60 |