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 | $163.26 | 5.659% | $172.4989 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.69 | 12.191% | $277.8859 | $277.89 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #3 | $250.41 | 3.116% | $258.2128 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #4 | $247.97 | 7.243% | $265.9305 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
Purchase #5 | $10.94 | 12.740% | $12.3338 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $34.88 | 13.369% | $39.5431 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #7 | $150.78 | 7.568% | $162.191 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.93 | $1,188.5960 | $1,188.59 | $1,188.65 | $1,188.50 |