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 | $15.79 | 10.796% | $17.4947 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.62 | 8.613% | $227.6746 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 3.640% | $251.3685 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #4 | $33.69 | 9.446% | $36.8724 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.86 | 5.187% | $30.357 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #6 | $21.38 | 4.735% | $22.3923 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #7 | $191.63 | 13.273% | $217.065 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.51 | $803.2245 | $803.22 | $803.15 | $803.40 |