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 | $16.52 | 5.677% | $17.4578 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 3.788% | $8.2511 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $174.45 | 12.206% | $195.7434 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 13.292% | $47.3334 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
Purchase #5 | $196.49 | 13.178% | $222.3835 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 3.792% | $105.8471 | $105.85 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
Purchase #7 | $68.79 | 4.690% | $72.0163 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.96 | $669.0326 | $669.03 | $669.05 | $669.00 |