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 | $161.79 | 6.578% | $172.4325 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $228.50 | 11.708% | $255.2528 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 13.247% | $59.8057 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $29.65 | 9.482% | $32.4614 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #5 | $50.81 | 8.582% | $55.1705 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
Purchase #6 | $223.87 | 9.146% | $244.3452 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 6.758% | $259.123 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.15 | $1,078.5911 | $1,078.59 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 |