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 | $16.42 | 7.131% | $17.5909 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.38 | 10.545% | $35.7945 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #3 | $193.89 | 12.538% | $218.1999 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #4 | $154.44 | 10.396% | $170.4956 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #5 | $106.84 | 6.385% | $113.6617 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
Purchase #6 | $230.82 | 4.318% | $240.7868 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #7 | $188.43 | 7.527% | $202.6131 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.22 | $999.1425 | $999.14 | $999.15 | $999.20 |