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 | $16.32 | 7.488% | $17.542 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.58 | 6.659% | $45.4154 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.52 | 3.717% | $77.2899 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $75.43 | 13.311% | $85.4705 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.82 | 9.538% | $200.2574 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 13.777% | $81.4757 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 8.674% | $250.6022 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $693.88 | $758.0531 | $758.06 | $758.05 | $758.10 |