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 | $16.67 | 7.591% | $17.9354 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $232.45 | 4.235% | $242.2943 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.64 | 9.650% | $156.4048 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #4 | $61.83 | 8.800% | $67.271 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.59 | 3.572% | $248.1482 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
Purchase #6 | $99.81 | 9.240% | $109.0324 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #7 | $219.47 | 11.572% | $244.8671 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.46 | $1,085.9532 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.90 |