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 | $166.93 | 3.332% | $172.4921 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.58 | 8.190% | $153.1754 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.90 | 12.375% | $279.7014 | $279.70 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #4 | $33.90 | 7.464% | $36.4303 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
Purchase #5 | $110.83 | 8.477% | $120.2251 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #6 | $49.36 | 4.480% | $51.5713 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 12.671% | $90.5086 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.83 | $904.1042 | $904.11 | $904.15 | $904.10 |