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 | $164.67 | 8.421% | $178.5369 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.58 | 6.265% | $144.0741 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #3 | $210.70 | 3.825% | $218.7593 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
Purchase #4 | $126.33 | 13.421% | $143.2847 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #5 | $99.35 | 5.556% | $104.8699 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
Purchase #6 | $56.49 | 5.138% | $59.3925 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 8.158% | $50.3908 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.71 | $899.3082 | $899.30 | $899.30 | $899.40 |