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 | $14.78 | 10.250% | $16.295 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 4.323% | $35.7724 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
Purchase #3 | $107.53 | 10.411% | $118.7249 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #4 | $194.81 | 10.686% | $215.6274 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $214.36 | 8.592% | $232.7778 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 11.683% | $170.7856 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #7 | $247.69 | 3.748% | $256.9734 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.38 | $1,046.9565 | $1,046.96 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 |