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 | $161.67 | 5.497% | $170.557 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #2 | $196.99 | 6.258% | $209.3176 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 9.160% | $78.4205 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $56.46 | 13.241% | $63.9359 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.25 | 12.715% | $31.842 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 9.773% | $273.2689 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
Purchase #7 | $90.97 | 8.326% | $98.5442 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.12 | $925.8861 | $925.89 | $925.85 | $925.80 |