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 | $16.84 | 5.327% | $17.7371 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $99.44 | 3.170% | $102.5922 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $26.47 | 10.489% | $29.2464 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
Purchase #4 | $79.75 | 12.653% | $89.8408 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 11.576% | $150.6053 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.47 | 12.813% | $266.7689 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
Purchase #7 | $190.96 | 12.655% | $215.126 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.91 | $871.9167 | $871.93 | $871.95 | $871.80 |