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 | $15.35 | 13.497% | $17.4218 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 5.215% | $115.6839 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
Purchase #3 | $15.51 | 11.362% | $17.2722 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.82 | 9.774% | $265.4555 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.32 | 7.764% | $76.8573 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
Purchase #6 | $189.71 | 5.464% | $200.0758 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.36 | 5.291% | $186.7441 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.02 | $879.5106 | $879.51 | $879.50 | $879.60 |