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 | $170.90 | 8.526% | $185.4709 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.29 | 9.211% | $158.6727 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 3.300% | $136.1287 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #4 | $152.51 | 10.388% | $168.3527 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #5 | $60.84 | 6.657% | $64.8901 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
Purchase #6 | $110.50 | 9.381% | $120.866 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
Purchase #7 | $180.65 | 13.185% | $204.4687 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.47 | $1,038.8498 | $1,038.85 | $1,038.80 | $1,039.00 |