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 | $165.90 | 10.603% | $183.4904 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 7.763% | $84.3353 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.81 | 3.367% | $92.8339 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $150.90 | 13.356% | $171.0542 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $10.39 | 11.452% | $11.5799 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 13.253% | $8.5053 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #7 | $159.63 | 4.267% | $166.4414 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.40 | $718.2404 | $718.24 | $718.30 | $718.20 |