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 | $16.40 | 6.541% | $17.4727 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.84 | 10.180% | $146.3631 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 10.136% | $55.3764 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $136.73 | 4.580% | $142.9922 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #5 | $194.29 | 5.360% | $204.7039 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.53 | 13.214% | $205.5174 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #7 | $63.78 | 4.842% | $66.8682 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.85 | $839.2939 | $839.29 | $839.25 | $839.40 |