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 | $169.77 | 5.102% | $178.4317 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.51 | 3.450% | $32.5971 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
Purchase #3 | $36.42 | 11.124% | $40.4714 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #4 | $211.96 | 10.516% | $234.2497 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #5 | $224.54 | 5.224% | $236.27 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $86.64 | 4.596% | $90.622 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $12.60 | 9.273% | $13.7684 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.44 | $826.4103 | $826.41 | $826.35 | $826.40 |