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 | $16.99 | 5.217% | $17.8764 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $106.74 | 10.523% | $117.9723 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
Purchase #3 | $126.61 | 3.137% | $130.5818 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #4 | $184.73 | 10.703% | $204.5017 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 6.695% | $264.4756 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #6 | $247.62 | 4.747% | $259.3745 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $60.33 | 12.193% | $67.686 | $67.69 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.90 | $1,062.4683 | $1,062.47 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.60 |