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 | $62.50 | 5.324% | $65.8275 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #2 | $155.69 | 12.770% | $175.5716 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
Purchase #3 | $179.86 | 6.278% | $191.1516 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #4 | $163.67 | 12.722% | $184.4921 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #5 | $119.29 | 11.807% | $133.3746 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
Purchase #6 | $193.96 | 12.778% | $218.7442 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $191.96 | 4.839% | $201.2489 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.93 | $1,170.4105 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 |