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 | $15.39 | 13.613% | $17.485 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.30 | 8.353% | $265.7899 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.55 | 12.791% | $183.3418 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
Purchase #4 | $146.86 | 12.389% | $165.0545 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #5 | $163.30 | 5.462% | $172.2194 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $142.57 | 9.796% | $156.5362 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.96 | 4.458% | $226.6321 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.93 | $1,187.0589 | $1,187.06 | $1,187.10 | $1,187.00 |