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 | $15.97 | 7.552% | $17.1761 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $56.87 | 6.128% | $60.355 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
Purchase #3 | $166.44 | 10.519% | $183.9478 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
Purchase #4 | $228.47 | 13.578% | $259.4917 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.49 | 3.240% | $102.7135 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.56 | 7.695% | $267.6867 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 10.138% | $186.0341 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.71 | $1,077.4049 | $1,077.41 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.40 |