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 | $15.99 | 9.178% | $17.4576 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.56 | 11.151% | $99.5468 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $114.27 | 5.255% | $120.2749 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.85 | 12.838% | $101.3849 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 8.322% | $214.2284 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $138.82 | 12.865% | $156.6792 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $116.31 | 9.645% | $127.5281 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.57 | $837.0999 | $837.10 | $837.15 | $837.10 |