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 | $15.48 | 7.859% | $16.6966 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $50.78 | 10.361% | $56.0413 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
Purchase #3 | $102.50 | 7.824% | $110.5196 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 8.255% | $185.5058 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $190.72 | 3.139% | $196.7067 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #6 | $174.56 | 11.542% | $194.7077 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 11.775% | $278.1297 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.23 | $1,038.3074 | $1,038.32 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.20 |