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 | $15.57 | 11.764% | $17.4017 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $108.44 | 9.468% | $118.7071 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.60 | 3.801% | $192.6547 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $204.86 | 4.367% | $213.8062 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 6.301% | $189.8536 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 5.244% | $257.6373 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 9.474% | $55.1749 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.27 | $1,045.2355 | $1,045.23 | $1,045.20 | $1,045.30 |