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 | $16.58 | 7.443% | $17.814 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 9.124% | $8.6535 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 9.489% | $191.3977 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
Purchase #4 | $86.77 | 4.164% | $90.3831 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $25.30 | 5.133% | $26.5986 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 11.331% | $279.3963 | $279.40 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 6.403% | $257.0484 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.93 | $871.2916 | $871.29 | $871.30 | $871.30 |