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 | $15.51 | 12.166% | $17.3969 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.57 | 4.138% | $143.2626 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.89 | 13.488% | $132.6561 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
Purchase #4 | $202.67 | 11.419% | $225.8129 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.84 | 11.743% | $195.3715 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
Purchase #6 | $128.32 | 12.303% | $144.1072 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 9.650% | $253.9713 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.42 | $1,112.5785 | $1,112.58 | $1,112.50 | $1,112.70 |