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 | 11.402% | $17.5235 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.26 | 13.230% | $146.3611 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $196.35 | 7.857% | $211.7772 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
Purchase #4 | $130.61 | 8.216% | $141.3409 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 6.681% | $29.5506 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #6 | $197.77 | 11.132% | $219.7858 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 6.407% | $133.4769 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.86 | $899.8160 | $899.82 | $899.85 | $899.90 |