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 | $15.50 | 11.745% | $17.3205 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $115.93 | 6.717% | $123.717 | $123.72 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
Purchase #3 | $221.28 | 6.122% | $234.8268 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.36 | 5.511% | $99.5602 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 9.293% | $173.3168 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 3.215% | $248.2527 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 3.759% | $151.7683 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.44 | $1,048.7623 | $1,048.77 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.80 |