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 | $16.95 | 3.159% | $17.4855 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 13.387% | $275.2583 | $275.26 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
Purchase #3 | $114.57 | 4.873% | $120.153 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 7.236% | $10.2625 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
Purchase #5 | $32.72 | 13.549% | $37.1532 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #6 | $28.72 | 13.282% | $32.5346 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $17.96 | 4.229% | $18.7195 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $463.25 | $511.5666 | $511.56 | $511.55 | $511.70 |