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 | $15.72 | 10.859% | $17.427 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.80 | 11.786% | $70.2016 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.48 | 8.610% | $54.8263 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 6.716% | $242.6935 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #5 | $92.99 | 10.286% | $102.555 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.47 | 5.176% | $241.3474 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.97 | 7.631% | $79.6147 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $752.85 | $808.6655 | $808.67 | $808.70 | $808.60 |