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 | $15.73 | 8.378% | $17.0479 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $223.93 | 8.122% | $242.1176 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
Purchase #3 | $109.79 | 13.309% | $124.402 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.78 | 11.174% | $216.5447 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.81 | 4.483% | $142.9432 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 7.545% | $224.597 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #7 | $87.62 | 5.573% | $92.5031 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.50 | $1,060.1555 | $1,060.15 | $1,060.15 | $1,060.00 |