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 | $160.94 | 5.614% | $169.9752 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $76.85 | 7.193% | $82.3778 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.78 | 4.775% | $94.067 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 11.526% | $279.4395 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
Purchase #5 | $176.97 | 4.304% | $184.5868 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #6 | $23.38 | 5.805% | $24.7372 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 9.492% | $6.898 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.78 | $842.0815 | $842.10 | $842.15 | $842.10 |