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 | $170.90 | 3.305% | $176.5482 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.25 | 5.286% | $172.9323 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #3 | $117.49 | 8.710% | $127.7234 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.54 | 11.107% | $190.5929 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #5 | $100.51 | 3.623% | $104.1515 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.30 | 6.545% | $260.2894 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #7 | $79.76 | 5.632% | $84.2521 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.75 | $1,116.4898 | $1,116.48 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.50 |