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 | $156.93 | 10.281% | $173.064 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
Purchase #2 | $82.33 | 3.363% | $85.0988 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $75.74 | 3.670% | $78.5197 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 5.414% | $149.4243 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 11.646% | $204.2452 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $186.99 | 3.598% | $193.7179 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
Purchase #7 | $121.55 | 9.642% | $133.2699 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.23 | $1,017.3398 | $1,017.34 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.30 |