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 | $15.30 | 10.140% | $16.8514 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $57.41 | 6.434% | $61.1038 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #3 | $23.91 | 6.808% | $25.5378 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #4 | $198.46 | 5.677% | $209.7266 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.72 | 8.223% | $92.7688 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
Purchase #6 | $71.83 | 7.134% | $76.9544 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #7 | $98.51 | 3.772% | $102.2258 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.14 | $585.1686 | $585.17 | $585.20 | $585.20 |