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 | $160.99 | 6.370% | $171.2451 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
Purchase #2 | $112.83 | 12.723% | $127.1854 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #3 | $64.44 | 13.139% | $72.9068 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $152.52 | 9.803% | $167.4715 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 8.553% | $7.2405 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $137.90 | 5.139% | $144.9867 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #7 | $141.86 | 3.355% | $146.6194 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.21 | $837.6554 | $837.67 | $837.65 | $837.60 |