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 | $15.73 | 9.664% | $17.2501 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $177.60 | 7.444% | $190.8205 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.34 | 8.773% | $138.5115 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #4 | $166.87 | 7.328% | $179.0982 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 12.399% | $90.5149 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 6.543% | $179.5889 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $137.40 | 8.372% | $148.9031 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.03 | $944.6872 | $944.68 | $944.65 | $944.70 |