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 | $15.61 | 9.142% | $17.0371 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $192.43 | 11.535% | $214.6268 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 3.739% | $259.8558 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #4 | $164.39 | 7.633% | $176.9379 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
Purchase #5 | $228.64 | 11.230% | $254.3163 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.70 | 10.369% | $249.1028 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #7 | $70.42 | 12.235% | $79.0359 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.68 | $1,250.9126 | $1,250.93 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.80 |