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 | $15.72 | 7.744% | $16.9374 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $132.94 | 10.444% | $146.8243 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.98 | 5.612% | $225.9886 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Purchase #4 | $216.82 | 12.682% | $244.3171 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 7.708% | $41.7692 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.86 | 8.433% | $251.4128 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #7 | $171.67 | 6.104% | $182.1487 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.77 | $1,109.3981 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.30 |