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 | $26.28 | 10.354% | $29.001 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 5.116% | $17.2706 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 4.258% | $17.4215 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #4 | $160.62 | 8.787% | $174.7337 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #5 | $201.27 | 8.427% | $218.231 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $129.75 | 8.720% | $141.0642 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $188.51 | 6.635% | $201.0176 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.57 | $798.7396 | $798.73 | $798.70 | $798.70 |