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 | $15.73 | 9.850% | $17.2794 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $182.39 | 7.446% | $195.9708 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 11.605% | $263.1981 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.84 | 5.198% | $74.5223 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $58.34 | 8.147% | $63.093 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
Purchase #6 | $172.56 | 3.335% | $178.3149 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #7 | $117.37 | 9.722% | $128.7807 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $853.06 | $921.1592 | $921.15 | $921.15 | $921.20 |