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 | $16.67 | 3.161% | $17.1969 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $54.99 | 4.115% | $57.2528 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #3 | $177.30 | 6.412% | $188.6685 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 12.260% | $269.8281 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 8.579% | $33.3663 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
Purchase #6 | $155.42 | 11.502% | $173.2964 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $233.46 | 10.396% | $257.7305 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.93 | $997.3395 | $997.35 | $997.35 | $997.40 |