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 | $50.39 | 6.190% | $53.5091 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.29 | 4.370% | $200.6931 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #3 | $149.52 | 13.671% | $169.9609 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $139.90 | 4.714% | $146.4949 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 12.325% | $200.3653 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $190.31 | 8.689% | $206.846 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
Purchase #7 | $34.68 | 13.807% | $39.4683 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.47 | $1,017.3376 | $1,017.34 | $1,017.30 | $1,017.40 |