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 | $15.98 | 9.318% | $17.469 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.25 | 13.835% | $111.8429 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
Purchase #3 | $200.61 | 13.415% | $227.5218 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 4.768% | $41.4672 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.60 | 9.554% | $108.0202 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #6 | $242.78 | 9.249% | $265.2347 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #7 | $184.98 | 6.162% | $196.3785 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.78 | $967.9343 | $967.93 | $967.90 | $967.90 |