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 | $41.60 | 4.642% | $43.5311 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.78 | 12.466% | $172.9502 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.29 | 4.487% | $127.7772 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #4 | $40.65 | 7.832% | $43.8337 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $57.84 | 4.625% | $60.5151 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.52 | 9.692% | $262.7343 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
Purchase #7 | $134.89 | 13.549% | $153.1662 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.57 | $864.5078 | $864.51 | $864.55 | $864.50 |