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 | $16.95 | 4.424% | $17.6999 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $74.27 | 5.736% | $78.5301 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.65 | 8.667% | $97.42 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 6.596% | $107.0117 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
Purchase #5 | $109.62 | 12.215% | $123.0101 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
Purchase #6 | $103.26 | 8.113% | $111.6375 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
Purchase #7 | $46.39 | 7.845% | $50.0293 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.53 | $585.3386 | $585.34 | $585.35 | $585.20 |