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 | $71.93 | 3.809% | $74.6698 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #2 | $117.47 | 9.319% | $128.417 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.40 | 7.520% | $185.3645 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.63 | 11.555% | $183.653 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 7.492% | $253.2297 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #6 | $174.56 | 9.593% | $191.3055 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
Purchase #7 | $161.94 | 4.455% | $169.1544 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.51 | $1,185.7939 | $1,185.79 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.90 |