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 | $16.81 | 5.574% | $17.747 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $96.27 | 13.858% | $109.6111 | $109.61 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
Purchase #3 | $68.25 | 9.248% | $74.5618 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.34 | 13.475% | $42.3716 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $54.67 | 10.636% | $60.4847 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.86 | 5.709% | $140.445 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
Purchase #7 | $132.67 | 3.555% | $137.3864 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.87 | $582.6076 | $582.61 | $582.60 | $582.60 |