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 | $15.67 | 8.341% | $16.977 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 3.258% | $73.1067 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #3 | $153.80 | 11.557% | $171.5747 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #4 | $205.95 | 7.727% | $221.8638 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
Purchase #5 | $123.82 | 6.108% | $131.3829 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.65 | 13.139% | $283.5829 | $283.58 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
Purchase #7 | $219.78 | 13.245% | $248.8899 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.47 | $1,147.3779 | $1,147.37 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.50 |