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 | $161.80 | 9.691% | $177.48 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.65 | 12.844% | $48.128 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 11.205% | $10.5311 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.38 | 13.549% | $29.9542 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #5 | $64.29 | 7.113% | $68.8629 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
Purchase #6 | $21.46 | 8.543% | $23.2933 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 6.693% | $169.9833 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $485.37 | $528.2328 | $528.22 | $528.30 | $528.30 |