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 | $15.45 | 13.570% | $17.5466 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.73 | 7.492% | $88.9281 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
Purchase #3 | $65.54 | 8.230% | $70.9339 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 4.616% | $239.1103 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 7.821% | $268.14 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
Purchase #6 | $189.45 | 6.487% | $201.7396 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $208.51 | 5.837% | $220.6807 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.93 | $1,107.0792 | $1,107.08 | $1,107.15 | $1,106.90 |