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 | $152.47 | 11.804% | $170.4676 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.65 | 5.682% | $131.7326 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
Purchase #3 | $95.39 | 5.373% | $100.5153 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #4 | $87.64 | 9.575% | $96.0315 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #5 | $162.91 | 5.773% | $172.3148 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $142.45 | 5.516% | $150.3075 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $197.90 | 7.570% | $212.881 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.41 | $1,034.2503 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.20 |