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 | $166.73 | 8.859% | $181.5006 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.99 | 7.799% | $39.8749 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #3 | $43.96 | 5.733% | $46.4802 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #4 | $31.96 | 8.231% | $34.5906 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 12.519% | $254.8668 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 6.394% | $169.4644 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.53 | 3.570% | $182.8321 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.96 | $909.6096 | $909.60 | $909.60 | $909.70 |