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 | $15.66 | 6.533% | $16.6831 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $247.63 | 9.542% | $271.2589 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #3 | $149.68 | 6.869% | $159.9615 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 3.837% | $252.9781 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #5 | $236.83 | 5.778% | $250.514 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $207.92 | 10.855% | $230.4897 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 7.243% | $55.2838 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.90 | $1,237.1691 | $1,237.16 | $1,237.20 | $1,237.30 |