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 | $170.35 | 4.735% | $178.4161 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 5.295% | $7.9077 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.66 | 10.650% | $42.7773 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $65.67 | 13.104% | $74.2754 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 13.500% | $281.9113 | $281.91 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
Purchase #6 | $215.38 | 8.577% | $233.8531 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 9.760% | $173.2671 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.81 | $992.4080 | $992.42 | $992.40 | $992.50 |