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 | $172.55 | 3.860% | $179.2104 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #2 | $132.99 | 11.545% | $148.3437 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 6.678% | $83.8489 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.78 | 9.169% | $59.8028 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 8.155% | $259.042 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
Purchase #6 | $62.32 | 8.300% | $67.4926 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
Purchase #7 | $142.25 | 3.871% | $147.7565 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.00 | $945.4969 | $945.49 | $945.50 | $945.40 |