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 | $15.89 | 7.223% | $17.0377 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $185.62 | 5.138% | $195.1572 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
Purchase #3 | $173.87 | 13.118% | $196.6783 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $178.76 | 4.696% | $187.1546 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
Purchase #5 | $113.33 | 4.314% | $118.2191 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
Purchase #6 | $10.77 | 13.629% | $12.2378 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.48 | 7.289% | $239.7695 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.72 | $966.2542 | $966.26 | $966.25 | $966.30 |