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 | $16.27 | 6.692% | $17.3588 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.50 | 4.681% | $168.013 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #3 | $162.72 | 8.864% | $177.1435 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
Purchase #4 | $227.87 | 8.454% | $247.1341 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 5.199% | $246.8915 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 6.653% | $249.9946 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $11.58 | 6.278% | $12.307 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.03 | $1,118.8425 | $1,118.83 | $1,118.85 | $1,118.80 |