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 | $15.92 | 6.338% | $16.929 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 5.171% | $187.6987 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #3 | $224.31 | 6.546% | $238.9933 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 7.773% | $251.7254 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
Purchase #5 | $112.88 | 8.235% | $122.1757 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.42 | 13.842% | $273.6989 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
Purchase #7 | $183.71 | 12.365% | $206.4257 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,189.28 | $1,297.6467 | $1,297.66 | $1,297.75 | $1,297.60 |