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 | $15.60 | 5.839% | $16.5109 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.47 | 6.207% | $251.1477 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $203.73 | 12.159% | $228.5015 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #4 | $92.98 | 11.518% | $103.6894 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #5 | $105.83 | 4.558% | $110.6537 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
Purchase #6 | $156.37 | 9.192% | $170.7435 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 12.572% | $179.6311 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.55 | $1,060.8778 | $1,060.87 | $1,060.90 | $1,060.80 |