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 | $16.59 | 3.844% | $17.2277 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $227.85 | 8.503% | $247.2241 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #3 | $77.75 | 10.663% | $86.0405 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 8.631% | $249.8404 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #5 | $108.92 | 3.738% | $112.9914 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
Purchase #6 | $229.32 | 12.870% | $258.8335 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.49 | 6.632% | $191.3938 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.91 | $1,163.5514 | $1,163.54 | $1,163.60 | $1,163.40 |