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 | $15.93 | 10.365% | $17.5811 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.28 | 5.684% | $167.2766 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 5.549% | $89.2733 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.33 | 13.456% | $162.6165 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #5 | $75.62 | 10.509% | $83.5669 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 8.726% | $267.7704 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.48 | 11.801% | $196.1884 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.50 | $984.2732 | $984.28 | $984.25 | $984.40 |