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 | $158.46 | 7.581% | $170.4729 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 4.333% | $173.5579 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 10.459% | $145.0769 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
Purchase #4 | $51.98 | 11.428% | $57.9203 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #5 | $30.98 | 12.300% | $34.7905 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 6.537% | $14.4358 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.85 | 13.694% | $127.1667 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $664.51 | $723.4210 | $723.43 | $723.40 | $723.50 |