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 | $15.56 | 11.276% | $17.3145 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 3.107% | $40.5417 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $46.28 | 8.164% | $50.0583 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 4.441% | $240.1203 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #5 | $72.78 | 8.566% | $79.0143 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #6 | $128.25 | 7.435% | $137.7854 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #7 | $45.76 | 13.325% | $51.8575 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $577.86 | $616.6920 | $616.69 | $616.65 | $616.70 |