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 | $153.64 | 12.233% | $172.4348 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.44 | 10.178% | $109.561 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.39 | 4.230% | $72.3252 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $221.53 | 7.246% | $237.5821 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #5 | $114.50 | 6.578% | $122.0318 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
Purchase #6 | $173.66 | 12.318% | $195.0514 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
Purchase #7 | $151.95 | 7.699% | $163.6486 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.11 | $1,072.6349 | $1,072.63 | $1,072.70 | $1,072.60 |