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 | $161.95 | 6.640% | $172.7035 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 10.436% | $186.416 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.44 | 7.437% | $168.0744 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #4 | $89.56 | 5.372% | $94.3712 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
Purchase #5 | $148.83 | 11.617% | $166.1196 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.63 | 5.494% | $247.5206 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.52 | 10.155% | $95.3061 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.73 | $1,130.5114 | $1,130.51 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.50 |