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 | $15.56 | 12.788% | $17.5498 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.33 | 4.396% | $136.0593 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 12.347% | $17.7284 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #4 | $89.33 | 9.746% | $98.0361 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 5.204% | $153.2191 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
Purchase #6 | $60.87 | 10.755% | $67.4166 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #7 | $59.26 | 9.381% | $64.8192 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $516.77 | $554.8285 | $554.84 | $554.80 | $554.70 |