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 | $15.57 | 12.208% | $17.4708 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.27 | 10.298% | $109.4928 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.31 | 4.656% | $253.592 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.39 | 8.853% | $168.0581 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $85.95 | 6.522% | $91.5557 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 3.228% | $73.7048 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #7 | $178.54 | 5.143% | $187.7223 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.43 | $901.5965 | $901.59 | $901.55 | $901.70 |