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 | $157.82 | 9.318% | $172.5257 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.39 | 8.126% | $91.2475 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 5.795% | $61.2976 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
Purchase #4 | $20.96 | 4.522% | $21.9078 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 6.270% | $246.5145 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $31.82 | 7.804% | $34.3032 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #7 | $22.60 | 12.851% | $25.5043 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.50 | $653.3006 | $653.30 | $653.30 | $653.20 |