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 | $15.91 | 12.694% | $17.9296 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 9.704% | $86.3919 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.35 | 6.349% | $247.1019 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
Purchase #4 | $7.59 | 13.298% | $8.5993 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.35 | 11.424% | $168.6402 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.42 | 11.225% | $277.4174 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.91 | 8.204% | $89.7119 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.28 | $895.7922 | $895.79 | $895.80 | $895.70 |