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 | $146.91 | 9.354% | $160.652 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 3.299% | $16.9927 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.97 | 9.558% | $240.9947 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
Purchase #4 | $148.91 | 7.215% | $159.6539 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 4.333% | $260.5299 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #6 | $178.89 | 13.285% | $202.6555 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 9.377% | $16.8878 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.28 | $1,058.3665 | $1,058.36 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.50 |