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 | $16.86 | 3.630% | $17.472 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.81 | 4.665% | $144.2388 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.47 | 6.718% | $96.5478 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.33 | 8.571% | $228.3574 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.46 | 6.527% | $127.2572 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 3.590% | $78.5834 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $69.96 | 10.140% | $77.0539 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.75 | $769.5105 | $769.51 | $769.50 | $769.60 |