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 | $153.68 | 11.291% | $171.032 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 11.297% | $192.1988 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.87 | 6.473% | $96.752 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $110.43 | 5.693% | $116.7168 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #5 | $131.76 | 11.173% | $146.4815 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $145.81 | 10.866% | $161.6537 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
Purchase #7 | $172.50 | 7.641% | $185.6807 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.74 | $1,070.5155 | $1,070.51 | $1,070.55 | $1,070.60 |