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 | $15.48 | 13.229% | $17.5278 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 10.509% | $86.186 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 5.811% | $55.847 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #4 | $92.74 | 7.170% | $99.3895 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #5 | $164.65 | 11.247% | $183.1682 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #6 | $198.98 | 6.478% | $211.8699 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.97 | 6.104% | $259.923 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.59 | $913.9114 | $913.92 | $913.90 | $913.90 |