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 | $161.50 | 8.537% | $175.2873 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #2 | $31.64 | 10.506% | $34.9641 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 6.568% | $45.5791 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $52.66 | 5.442% | $55.5258 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #5 | $236.60 | 11.710% | $264.3059 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.64 | 12.526% | $201.0164 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Purchase #7 | $165.91 | 3.268% | $171.3319 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.72 | $948.0105 | $948.02 | $948.05 | $948.00 |