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 | $16.94 | 3.613% | $17.552 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $235.51 | 11.625% | $262.888 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 4.691% | $128.749 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.76 | 4.858% | $180.1041 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.60 | 5.223% | $238.4353 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 8.483% | $175.0265 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #7 | $54.93 | 4.562% | $57.4359 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.06 | $1,060.1908 | $1,060.20 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.10 |