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 | $16.41 | 6.625% | $17.4972 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $215.90 | 12.296% | $242.4471 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.37 | 13.408% | $43.5146 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 13.322% | $222.9157 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #5 | $32.44 | 6.794% | $34.644 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
Purchase #6 | $158.42 | 10.121% | $174.4537 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 3.710% | $99.4371 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.13 | $834.9094 | $834.91 | $834.90 | $834.80 |