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 | 4.619% | $17.44 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $145.59 | 13.299% | $164.952 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.82 | 8.117% | $193.3348 | $193.33 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.80 | 7.635% | $213.9784 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #5 | $26.72 | 5.798% | $28.2692 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 12.613% | $90.0679 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #7 | $226.29 | 9.448% | $247.6699 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.87 | $955.7122 | $955.71 | $955.70 | $955.80 |