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 | $16.67 | 5.407% | $17.5713 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $179.73 | 4.201% | $187.2805 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 7.508% | $247.7629 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
Purchase #4 | $61.83 | 4.647% | $64.7032 | $64.70 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
Purchase #5 | $93.28 | 3.820% | $96.8433 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.25 | 8.730% | $125.3113 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #7 | $191.41 | 12.799% | $215.9086 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.63 | $955.3811 | $955.37 | $955.35 | $955.40 |