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 | $170.96 | 3.462% | $176.8786 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #2 | $40.78 | 3.373% | $42.1555 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $18.31 | 11.708% | $20.4537 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #4 | $91.39 | 10.183% | $100.6962 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $79.51 | 9.243% | $86.8591 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 12.524% | $171.9929 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #7 | $55.84 | 4.757% | $58.4963 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.64 | $657.5323 | $657.54 | $657.55 | $657.70 |