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 | $162.55 | 5.620% | $171.6853 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #2 | $33.98 | 4.329% | $35.451 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 13.240% | $265.8535 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
Purchase #4 | $194.92 | 9.666% | $213.761 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
Purchase #5 | $196.56 | 4.378% | $205.1654 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
Purchase #6 | $67.40 | 8.239% | $72.9531 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
Purchase #7 | $35.27 | 12.260% | $39.5941 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.45 | $1,004.4634 | $1,004.46 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.70 |