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 | $171.39 | 3.572% | $177.5121 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.69 | 5.332% | $138.7117 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #3 | $118.49 | 13.415% | $134.3854 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.42 | 12.467% | $87.072 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
Purchase #5 | $209.40 | 10.123% | $230.5976 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 9.442% | $90.6618 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 4.692% | $50.7756 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.73 | $909.7162 | $909.72 | $909.70 | $909.80 |