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 | $16.44 | 6.582% | $17.5221 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.38 | 10.583% | $97.7333 | $97.73 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $45.62 | 4.333% | $47.5967 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #4 | $224.34 | 4.180% | $233.7174 | $233.72 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #5 | $174.94 | 8.123% | $189.1504 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 7.623% | $171.9385 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.36 | 3.769% | $248.3815 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.84 | $1,006.0399 | $1,006.04 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.00 |