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 | $14.30 | 13.115% | $16.1754 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 5.641% | $48.2568 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 11.454% | $275.8598 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.60 | 12.421% | $181.6723 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.87 | 10.179% | $147.4966 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #6 | $233.97 | 10.629% | $258.8387 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 13.780% | $118.9911 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.51 | $1,047.2907 | $1,047.30 | $1,047.30 | $1,047.40 |