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 | $16.58 | 5.592% | $17.5072 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.60 | 9.279% | $137.2544 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
Purchase #3 | $59.63 | 10.209% | $65.7176 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 13.811% | $59.5459 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #5 | $106.37 | 11.479% | $118.5802 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #6 | $223.35 | 13.498% | $253.4978 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $193.30 | 13.150% | $218.719 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.15 | $870.8221 | $870.83 | $870.80 | $870.80 |