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 | $164.25 | 5.635% | $173.5055 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.28 | 10.318% | $90.7697 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 10.170% | $95.2971 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $232.70 | 9.404% | $254.5831 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #5 | $88.41 | 7.423% | $94.9727 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 7.524% | $256.8641 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.66 | 5.433% | $170.443 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.69 | $1,136.4352 | $1,136.43 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 |