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 | $15.50 | 12.138% | $17.3814 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $190.90 | 10.328% | $210.6162 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 12.160% | $103.5125 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #4 | $61.94 | 11.608% | $69.13 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
Purchase #5 | $126.45 | 6.175% | $134.2583 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
Purchase #6 | $42.79 | 12.751% | $48.2462 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 10.122% | $188.1765 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $700.75 | $771.3211 | $771.33 | $771.35 | $771.30 |