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 | $15.96 | 9.203% | $17.4288 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $163.59 | 4.849% | $171.5225 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.57 | 3.655% | $90.7707 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $229.44 | 3.806% | $238.1725 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #5 | $144.99 | 7.779% | $156.2688 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $123.29 | 5.830% | $130.4778 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 9.104% | $217.968 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.62 | $1,022.6091 | $1,022.61 | $1,022.55 | $1,022.70 |