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 | $15.58 | 9.743% | $17.098 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #2 | $231.38 | 3.279% | $238.967 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #3 | $171.96 | 12.658% | $193.7267 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
Purchase #4 | $139.29 | 7.690% | $150.0014 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #5 | $239.44 | 13.529% | $271.8338 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
Purchase #6 | $141.80 | 10.513% | $156.7074 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 7.398% | $246.4032 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.88 | $1,274.7375 | $1,274.74 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.70 |