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 | $15.63 | 11.673% | $17.4545 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.42 | 12.462% | $270.3811 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #3 | $152.59 | 7.311% | $163.7459 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
Purchase #4 | $243.51 | 12.189% | $273.1914 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
Purchase #5 | $143.77 | 7.325% | $154.3012 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $193.28 | 13.114% | $218.6267 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 12.180% | $262.3666 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,223.08 | $1,360.0674 | $1,360.07 | $1,360.10 | $1,360.10 |