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 | $15.64 | 8.469% | $16.9646 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.33 | 13.771% | $239.2945 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 10.132% | $41.1894 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.63 | 12.645% | $54.7793 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #5 | $114.80 | 7.414% | $123.3113 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.63 | 4.675% | $74.9787 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 11.225% | $236.3309 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.91 | $786.8487 | $786.84 | $786.90 | $786.90 |