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 | $15.60 | 9.654% | $17.106 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #2 | $206.76 | 13.255% | $234.166 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.69 | 8.248% | $212.913 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 13.672% | $220.41 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.91 | 6.648% | $178.0062 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 6.202% | $173.481 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 11.185% | $265.4431 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.95 | $1,301.5253 | $1,301.53 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.50 |