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 | $16.43 | 7.734% | $17.7007 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $245.55 | 9.414% | $268.6661 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.61 | 10.601% | $261.693 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.60 | 5.212% | $208.951 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #5 | $239.96 | 6.297% | $255.0703 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.26 | 9.617% | $173.4799 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $84.98 | 13.234% | $96.2263 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.39 | $1,281.7873 | $1,281.79 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.90 |