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 | $16.46 | 4.444% | $17.1915 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 11.553% | $84.2671 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $88.95 | 12.304% | $99.8944 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $69.27 | 8.157% | $74.9204 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
Purchase #5 | $75.37 | 6.117% | $79.9804 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 10.589% | $272.4692 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 9.360% | $225.8284 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $854.5514 | $854.55 | $854.55 | $854.60 |