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 | $150.61 | 11.874% | $168.4934 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.65 | 5.500% | $33.3908 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #3 | $96.59 | 5.630% | $102.028 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
Purchase #4 | $51.25 | 9.259% | $55.9952 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #5 | $59.37 | 10.130% | $65.3842 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.58 | 4.267% | $45.4396 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 8.577% | $264.6347 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.78 | $735.3659 | $735.36 | $735.45 | $735.30 |