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 | $16.36 | 8.535% | $17.7563 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 3.335% | $66.9197 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #3 | $133.61 | 10.335% | $147.4186 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 7.341% | $215.5193 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 13.623% | $196.3974 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.94 | 9.628% | $250.9823 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #7 | $224.55 | 13.121% | $254.0132 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.85 | $1,149.0068 | $1,149.01 | $1,148.95 | $1,149.00 |