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 | $15.46 | 10.176% | $17.0332 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 3.171% | $146.8536 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #3 | $153.60 | 3.689% | $159.2663 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $211.49 | 8.871% | $230.2513 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
Purchase #5 | $108.51 | 8.435% | $117.6628 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.79 | 5.343% | $182.0222 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #7 | $139.40 | 9.823% | $153.0933 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.59 | $1,006.1827 | $1,006.17 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.30 |