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 | $172.29 | 7.586% | $185.3599 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 9.183% | $34.611 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #3 | $67.39 | 10.133% | $74.2186 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.95 | 3.246% | $164.1095 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #5 | $237.52 | 10.384% | $262.1841 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 3.667% | $237.2108 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #7 | $45.77 | 13.299% | $51.857 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.44 | $1,009.5509 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 |