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 | $16.89 | 3.302% | $17.4477 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.73 | 3.237% | $102.9583 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
Purchase #3 | $203.53 | 12.672% | $229.3213 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.85 | 6.210% | $93.3055 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.96 | 9.780% | $174.5063 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 4.159% | $255.8874 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 3.244% | $218.1752 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.95 | $1,091.6017 | $1,091.62 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.60 |