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 | $167.75 | 3.260% | $173.2187 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #2 | $214.40 | 7.867% | $231.2668 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 4.728% | $45.4729 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $71.59 | 3.418% | $74.0369 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
Purchase #5 | $147.46 | 12.412% | $165.7627 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $38.53 | 10.294% | $42.4963 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 6.742% | $250.1606 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.51 | $982.4149 | $982.42 | $982.35 | $982.50 |