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 | $158.45 | 8.267% | $171.5491 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.72 | 3.594% | $221.4011 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 13.427% | $99.6456 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
Purchase #4 | $187.97 | 4.526% | $196.4775 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.64 | 10.267% | $128.6154 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #6 | $97.33 | 3.325% | $100.5662 | $100.57 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #7 | $117.45 | 6.647% | $125.2569 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.41 | $1,043.5118 | $1,043.53 | $1,043.50 | $1,043.50 |