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 | $16.37 | 6.845% | $17.4905 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.66 | 3.617% | $88.7583 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $89.30 | 9.691% | $97.9541 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
Purchase #4 | $162.69 | 3.579% | $168.5127 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $63.85 | 13.855% | $72.6964 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 4.361% | $40.4295 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #7 | $78.81 | 9.260% | $86.1078 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.42 | $571.9493 | $571.95 | $571.95 | $572.00 |