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 | $16.48 | 3.372% | $17.0357 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 5.252% | $202.4312 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.28 | 11.549% | $233.4497 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.74 | 9.678% | $251.9742 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 3.554% | $100.3335 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $222.73 | 4.536% | $232.833 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 4.700% | $254.7456 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.76 | $1,292.8029 | $1,292.80 | $1,292.85 | $1,292.60 |