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 | $165.58 | 3.579% | $171.5061 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.44 | 9.478% | $13.6191 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #3 | $48.89 | 12.183% | $54.8463 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 4.768% | $37.4336 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
Purchase #5 | $148.35 | 9.203% | $162.0027 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #6 | $7.90 | 10.369% | $8.7192 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
Purchase #7 | $32.61 | 13.552% | $37.0293 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $451.50 | $485.1563 | $485.16 | $485.15 | $485.00 |