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 | $135.87 | 3.167% | $140.173 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $145.55 | 12.171% | $163.2649 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
Purchase #3 | $8.35 | 3.472% | $8.6399 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.25 | 4.153% | $251.2691 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.52 | 4.840% | $40.3844 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.83 | 7.252% | $170.3484 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 3.118% | $243.1007 | $243.10 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.12 | $1,017.1804 | $1,017.17 | $1,017.15 | $1,017.20 |