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 | $160.78 | 9.652% | $176.2985 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #2 | $144.75 | 8.155% | $156.5544 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
Purchase #3 | $32.62 | 12.118% | $36.5729 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 10.696% | $253.3942 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #5 | $169.83 | 5.260% | $178.7631 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $73.87 | 7.660% | $79.5284 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.54 | 5.184% | $162.5514 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.30 | $1,043.6629 | $1,043.65 | $1,043.65 | $1,043.80 |