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 | $16.68 | 5.458% | $17.5904 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 11.343% | $87.5156 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 8.190% | $143.7629 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 7.713% | $15.5753 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #5 | $23.97 | 7.265% | $25.7114 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
Purchase #6 | $130.65 | 8.307% | $141.5031 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.26 | 7.775% | $157.6317 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.50 | $589.2904 | $589.29 | $589.30 | $589.30 |