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 | $162.45 | 8.642% | $176.4889 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.25 | 13.170% | $173.433 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $124.82 | 4.404% | $130.3171 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.69 | 12.327% | $16.5008 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #5 | $112.84 | 13.724% | $128.3262 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.41 | 3.578% | $156.8274 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 10.384% | $253.8722 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.45 | $1,035.7656 | $1,035.77 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.70 |