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 | $165.95 | 6.640% | $176.9691 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
Purchase #2 | $126.73 | 11.631% | $141.47 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.94 | 5.749% | $78.1908 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.80 | 4.180% | $221.695 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.77 | 12.565% | $40.2645 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.78 | 11.213% | $195.4902 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.38 | 11.622% | $219.2033 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.35 | $1,073.2829 | $1,073.28 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.40 |