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 | $15.96 | 9.207% | $17.4294 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 11.591% | $42.7728 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $185.55 | 13.672% | $210.9184 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 10.647% | $179.0932 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #5 | $59.34 | 11.503% | $66.1659 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.44 | 11.365% | $165.3102 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #7 | $143.90 | 12.649% | $162.1019 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $753.38 | $843.7918 | $843.79 | $843.75 | $843.80 |