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 | $161.67 | 6.849% | $172.7428 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #2 | $154.61 | 9.563% | $169.3954 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 6.481% | $169.1344 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
Purchase #4 | $40.26 | 5.119% | $42.3209 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #5 | $72.66 | 7.865% | $78.3747 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.33 | 12.463% | $119.5819 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 7.662% | $157.5849 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.74 | $909.1350 | $909.12 | $909.15 | $909.10 |