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 | 9.419% | $17.1569 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.31 | 12.170% | $120.3696 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
Purchase #3 | $84.98 | 9.187% | $92.7871 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $197.62 | 12.741% | $222.7988 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 11.175% | $6.0368 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.98 | 9.871% | $260.3723 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.78 | 3.189% | $172.0986 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.78 | $891.6201 | $891.63 | $891.60 | $891.70 |