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 | $15.65 | 8.251% | $16.9413 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $241.46 | 3.420% | $249.7179 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #3 | $238.90 | 10.469% | $263.9104 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #4 | $81.29 | 9.461% | $88.9808 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 5.373% | $190.251 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #6 | $38.69 | 9.451% | $42.3466 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 9.492% | $267.6094 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.95 | $1,119.7574 | $1,119.76 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.70 |