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 | $16.51 | 3.237% | $17.0444 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $39.80 | 13.810% | $45.2964 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $235.39 | 8.716% | $255.9066 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #4 | $117.66 | 8.440% | $127.5905 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 11.499% | $254.7752 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 6.270% | $31.7535 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #7 | $214.69 | 13.510% | $243.6946 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.43 | $976.0612 | $976.06 | $976.10 | $976.10 |