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 | $157.63 | 7.577% | $169.5736 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
Purchase #2 | $37.30 | 5.555% | $39.372 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.81 | 8.132% | $92.7881 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.30 | 7.549% | $186.3824 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.57 | 4.857% | $247.0116 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
Purchase #6 | $61.50 | 6.192% | $65.3081 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $163.49 | 5.359% | $172.2514 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.60 | $972.6872 | $972.68 | $972.65 | $972.80 |