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 | 8.698% | $17.3808 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $104.81 | 6.359% | $111.4749 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $23.89 | 11.377% | $26.608 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #4 | $99.77 | 12.390% | $112.1315 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
Purchase #5 | $14.64 | 5.388% | $15.4288 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.45 | 7.456% | $261.6016 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #7 | $54.69 | 5.747% | $57.833 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $557.24 | $602.4586 | $602.45 | $602.50 | $602.40 |