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 | $15.68 | 8.471% | $17.0083 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 9.770% | $78.5295 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 8.239% | $185.9654 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
Purchase #4 | $80.78 | 13.105% | $91.3662 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
Purchase #5 | $5.78 | 6.301% | $6.1442 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
Purchase #6 | $48.69 | 12.632% | $54.8405 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #7 | $141.27 | 3.670% | $146.4546 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.55 | $580.3087 | $580.31 | $580.30 | $580.30 |