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 | $159.64 | 5.524% | $168.4585 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.84 | 7.136% | $252.6695 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 4.527% | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $6.79 | 3.109% | $7.0011 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Purchase #5 | $174.72 | 12.635% | $196.7959 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $244.72 | 10.348% | $270.0436 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #7 | $93.38 | 11.674% | $104.2812 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.90 | $1,032.4998 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.60 |