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 | $69.68 | 5.372% | $73.4232 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #2 | $241.86 | 5.270% | $254.606 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #3 | $148.25 | 12.500% | $166.7813 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.27 | 12.819% | $196.6097 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #5 | $21.85 | 7.802% | $23.5547 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
Purchase #6 | $116.82 | 5.565% | $123.321 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #7 | $159.34 | 12.438% | $179.1587 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.07 | $1,017.4546 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.50 |