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 | $161.90 | 12.696% | $182.4548 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.33 | 6.767% | $78.2922 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #3 | $80.44 | 13.484% | $91.2865 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.79 | 10.865% | $260.2999 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 4.460% | $258.8205 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #6 | $224.67 | 4.825% | $235.5103 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $152.90 | 7.437% | $164.2712 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.80 | $1,270.9354 | $1,270.93 | $1,270.90 | $1,271.00 |