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 | $16.53 | 7.182% | $17.7172 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $110.99 | 10.693% | $122.8582 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 12.263% | $162.7701 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $62.55 | 11.719% | $69.8802 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
Purchase #5 | $206.98 | 13.861% | $235.6695 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
Purchase #6 | $168.25 | 9.226% | $183.7727 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #7 | $76.28 | 12.821% | $86.0599 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.57 | $878.7278 | $878.73 | $878.65 | $878.90 |