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 | $16.66 | 7.636% | $17.9322 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.86 | 8.679% | $183.5154 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.77 | 3.396% | $254.1163 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 7.775% | $211.0342 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 11.363% | $8.1629 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.79 | 8.836% | $263.1546 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.35 | 10.791% | $79.0494 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.57 | $1,016.9650 | $1,016.96 | $1,016.95 | $1,016.90 |