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 | $158.64 | 8.661% | $172.3798 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $130.55 | 9.134% | $142.4744 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 9.664% | $47.6929 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
Purchase #4 | $187.28 | 9.737% | $205.5155 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #5 | $128.37 | 6.333% | $136.4997 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #6 | $126.31 | 5.654% | $133.4516 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #7 | $119.58 | 4.325% | $124.7518 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.22 | $962.7657 | $962.76 | $962.75 | $962.90 |