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 | $15.74 | 9.547% | $17.2427 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $99.47 | 5.261% | $104.7031 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #3 | $174.64 | 13.209% | $197.7082 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
Purchase #4 | $55.30 | 12.722% | $62.3353 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.82 | 10.323% | $197.2796 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.44 | 6.785% | $240.7361 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
Purchase #7 | $197.69 | 6.544% | $210.6268 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.10 | $1,030.6318 | $1,030.64 | $1,030.70 | $1,030.50 |