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 | $15.45 | 13.166% | $17.4841 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.38 | 12.323% | $104.8872 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 8.431% | $76.8125 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #4 | $184.71 | 13.802% | $210.2037 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 7.581% | $237.1838 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $235.36 | 8.595% | $255.5892 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #7 | $181.89 | 6.176% | $193.1235 | $193.12 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.10 | $1,095.2840 | $1,095.27 | $1,095.30 | $1,095.30 |