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 | $15.57 | 9.332% | $17.023 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.80 | 5.407% | $12.438 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 3.231% | $199.7623 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 8.227% | $95.0991 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #5 | $54.58 | 11.436% | $60.8218 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.79 | 4.178% | $256.0591 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $5.65 | 3.319% | $5.8375 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $614.77 | $647.0408 | $647.04 | $647.00 | $647.00 |