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 | $15.63 | 7.631% | $16.8227 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $134.44 | 9.654% | $147.4188 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.47 | 4.737% | $258.1453 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #4 | $129.46 | 3.582% | $134.0973 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.66 | 3.212% | $153.435 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.62 | 3.154% | $142.9921 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $159.35 | 10.341% | $175.8284 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.63 | $1,028.7396 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.60 |