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 | $14.98 | 13.171% | $16.953 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $129.64 | 11.478% | $144.5201 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.57 | 4.448% | $170.8456 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.60 | 11.221% | $203.0895 | $203.09 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
Purchase #5 | $51.97 | 8.483% | $56.3786 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #6 | $233.60 | 6.713% | $249.2816 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
Purchase #7 | $111.96 | 7.700% | $120.5809 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.32 | $961.6493 | $961.65 | $961.70 | $961.70 |