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 | $170.45 | 4.790% | $178.6146 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 8.577% | $49.2288 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
Purchase #3 | $40.69 | 6.458% | $43.3178 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 5.206% | $104.6168 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.27 | 5.709% | $256.1012 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $39.59 | 11.362% | $44.0882 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #7 | $45.32 | 10.758% | $50.1955 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.10 | $726.1629 | $726.17 | $726.15 | $726.10 |