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 | 8.321% | $16.8981 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $105.46 | 3.678% | $109.3388 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
Purchase #3 | $197.65 | 11.150% | $219.688 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.78 | 5.597% | $250.0326 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $122.88 | 7.400% | $131.9731 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
Purchase #6 | $150.29 | 11.362% | $167.3659 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #7 | $219.85 | 8.399% | $238.3152 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.51 | $1,133.6117 | $1,133.62 | $1,133.60 | $1,133.60 |