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 | $15.96 | 8.655% | $17.3413 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $186.43 | 10.757% | $206.4843 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #3 | $109.94 | 10.609% | $121.6035 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
Purchase #4 | $187.94 | 8.137% | $203.2327 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
Purchase #5 | $86.73 | 12.393% | $97.4784 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 11.203% | $174.0327 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $26.47 | 10.136% | $29.153 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.97 | $849.3259 | $849.31 | $849.40 | $849.30 |