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 | $16.84 | 3.720% | $17.4664 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.28 | 6.474% | $121.6785 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
Purchase #3 | $112.65 | 11.643% | $125.7658 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
Purchase #4 | $198.97 | 3.448% | $205.8305 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
Purchase #5 | $132.69 | 11.337% | $147.7331 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 4.309% | $34.3907 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #7 | $225.73 | 5.172% | $237.4048 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $834.13 | $890.2698 | $890.27 | $890.30 | $890.30 |