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 | $15.80 | 8.549% | $17.1507 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $60.30 | 10.558% | $66.6665 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
Purchase #3 | $46.70 | 7.796% | $50.3407 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $11.60 | 12.478% | $13.0474 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
Purchase #5 | $249.77 | 8.871% | $271.9271 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
Purchase #6 | $122.81 | 8.556% | $133.3176 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
Purchase #7 | $35.94 | 9.614% | $39.3953 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.92 | $591.8453 | $591.86 | $591.85 | $591.80 |