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 | $16.63 | 5.258% | $17.5044 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.90 | 12.479% | $78.6228 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $206.67 | 7.832% | $222.8564 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.67 | 12.606% | $18.7714 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $86.66 | 13.192% | $98.0922 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #6 | $140.82 | 5.148% | $148.0694 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
Purchase #7 | $46.74 | 10.218% | $51.5159 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.09 | $635.4325 | $635.43 | $635.35 | $635.50 |