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 | $155.36 | 10.738% | $172.0426 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $157.46 | 4.246% | $164.1458 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.89 | 3.696% | $232.165 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #4 | $209.67 | 5.693% | $221.6065 | $221.61 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.78 | 5.143% | $200.5918 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $30.40 | 10.176% | $33.4935 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 7.582% | $172.4432 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.85 | $1,196.4884 | $1,196.49 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.40 |