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 | $16.62 | 6.490% | $17.6986 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $96.95 | 10.737% | $107.3595 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.45 | 8.573% | $217.6346 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.93 | 6.232% | $178.3954 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #5 | $62.55 | 5.301% | $65.8658 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
Purchase #6 | $163.88 | 9.716% | $179.8026 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.91 | 5.188% | $233.4227 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.29 | $1,000.1792 | $1,000.18 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.20 |