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 | $171.40 | 5.295% | $180.4756 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.39 | 5.696% | $27.8932 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
Purchase #3 | $25.80 | 12.186% | $28.944 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.70 | 4.287% | $168.6321 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
Purchase #5 | $249.38 | 10.360% | $275.2158 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.25 | 4.132% | $85.6486 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 13.326% | $6.6749 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.81 | $773.4842 | $773.48 | $773.50 | $773.40 |