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 | $15.86 | 6.830% | $16.9432 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $136.62 | 7.705% | $147.1466 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.85 | 10.567% | $206.5944 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
Purchase #4 | $65.35 | 9.645% | $71.653 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
Purchase #5 | $13.43 | 9.799% | $14.746 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
Purchase #6 | $32.44 | 7.858% | $34.9891 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 9.626% | $270.4254 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $697.23 | $762.4977 | $762.50 | $762.55 | $762.40 |