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 | $170.59 | 4.593% | $178.4252 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.96 | 3.665% | $141.9796 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 3.203% | $190.5334 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
Purchase #4 | $71.72 | 7.672% | $77.2224 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
Purchase #5 | $48.46 | 6.345% | $51.5348 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #6 | $120.31 | 10.441% | $132.8716 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
Purchase #7 | $9.37 | 10.154% | $10.3214 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.03 | $782.8884 | $782.88 | $782.90 | $782.80 |