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 | $161.61 | 6.404% | $171.9595 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 5.508% | $45.0625 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $129.58 | 6.274% | $137.7098 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
Purchase #4 | $13.95 | 6.666% | $14.8799 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
Purchase #5 | $59.68 | 9.725% | $65.4839 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.43 | 9.539% | $265.5554 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 9.557% | $48.6981 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $694.41 | $749.3491 | $749.35 | $749.35 | $749.50 |