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 | $16.30 | 5.562% | $17.2066 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $232.60 | 10.625% | $257.3138 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 11.503% | $18.5541 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $248.53 | 13.284% | $281.5447 | $281.54 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.40 | 11.268% | $98.3609 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 5.127% | $142.752 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #7 | $108.42 | 12.245% | $121.696 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $846.68 | $937.4281 | $937.42 | $937.40 | $937.50 |