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 | $15.48 | 13.400% | $17.5543 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $162.86 | 4.620% | $170.3841 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.58 | 3.365% | $252.8101 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.47 | 6.145% | $119.3813 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 6.816% | $245.0466 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
Purchase #6 | $167.25 | 7.151% | $179.21 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 12.750% | $268.796 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.45 | $1,253.1824 | $1,253.18 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.20 |