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 | $161.50 | 9.278% | $176.484 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.78 | 8.536% | $45.3463 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.34 | 13.152% | $167.8497 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #4 | $190.97 | 11.129% | $212.2231 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $118.97 | 3.608% | $123.2624 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #6 | $63.28 | 4.802% | $66.3187 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #7 | $46.96 | 8.506% | $50.9544 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.80 | $842.4386 | $842.43 | $842.40 | $842.40 |