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 | $124.90 | 9.827% | $137.1739 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
Purchase #2 | $68.56 | 7.148% | $73.4607 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $156.90 | 8.375% | $170.0404 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.93 | 5.784% | $83.4953 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.90 | 5.764% | $246.3244 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.69 | 9.336% | $138.5178 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 3.856% | $168.0494 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.69 | $1,017.0619 | $1,017.06 | $1,017.00 | $1,017.00 |