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 | $169.90 | 5.225% | $178.7773 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 6.577% | $82.5226 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $110.47 | 13.855% | $125.7756 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #4 | $37.56 | 12.828% | $42.3782 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $29.51 | 3.492% | $30.5405 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $147.85 | 11.809% | $165.3096 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #7 | $48.81 | 11.138% | $54.2465 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $621.53 | $679.5503 | $679.56 | $679.60 | $679.50 |