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 | $162.75 | 4.787% | $170.5408 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.29 | 7.590% | $188.5945 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.32 | 12.608% | $188.4157 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #4 | $58.28 | 3.419% | $60.2726 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 4.580% | $15.0491 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #6 | $240.85 | 7.806% | $259.6508 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 6.783% | $195.1993 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.68 | $1,077.7228 | $1,077.72 | $1,077.70 | $1,077.70 |