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 | $160.95 | 5.674% | $170.0823 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #2 | $29.68 | 5.688% | $31.3682 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
Purchase #3 | $92.70 | 7.572% | $99.7192 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.82 | 13.361% | $203.8458 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 12.794% | $264.7839 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
Purchase #6 | $123.50 | 9.405% | $135.1152 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #7 | $162.95 | 4.665% | $170.5516 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.35 | $1,075.4662 | $1,075.47 | $1,075.45 | $1,075.50 |