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 | $162.40 | 5.655% | $171.5837 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 6.846% | $48.6042 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #3 | $43.73 | 11.114% | $48.5902 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.56 | 4.791% | $86.5154 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.76 | 12.261% | $263.5439 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 11.696% | $274.2472 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
Purchase #7 | $243.61 | 10.448% | $269.0624 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.08 | $1,162.1470 | $1,162.14 | $1,162.15 | $1,162.10 |