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 | $16.46 | 7.176% | $17.6412 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $173.81 | 13.554% | $197.3682 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $113.46 | 12.555% | $127.7049 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.86 | 6.513% | $266.1334 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.79 | 12.612% | $93.2315 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
Purchase #6 | $132.88 | 12.492% | $149.4794 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 9.834% | $203.8299 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.84 | $1,055.3885 | $1,055.38 | $1,055.45 | $1,055.30 |