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 | $161.59 | 7.361% | $173.4846 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.33 | 11.638% | $245.972 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
Purchase #3 | $26.45 | 11.495% | $29.4904 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $87.79 | 13.252% | $99.4239 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #5 | $156.85 | 3.556% | $162.4276 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $116.58 | 7.652% | $125.5007 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.86 | 7.771% | $245.567 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.45 | $1,081.8662 | $1,081.86 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.90 |