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 | $15.98 | 7.599% | $17.1943 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $11.52 | 10.465% | $12.7256 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 13.330% | $193.2616 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
Purchase #4 | $93.31 | 5.793% | $98.7154 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $11.49 | 5.149% | $12.0816 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #6 | $182.63 | 7.659% | $196.6176 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $186.58 | 11.128% | $207.3426 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $672.04 | $737.9387 | $737.94 | $737.95 | $737.90 |