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 | $15.94 | 6.857% | $17.033 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $30.69 | 4.717% | $32.1376 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
Purchase #3 | $28.69 | 12.366% | $32.2378 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
Purchase #4 | $164.83 | 8.514% | $178.8636 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #5 | $120.47 | 13.554% | $136.7985 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #6 | $239.35 | 9.493% | $262.0715 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 8.434% | $141.8642 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.80 | $801.0062 | $801.00 | $801.00 | $801.00 |