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 | $16.61 | 5.388% | $17.5049 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.82 | 10.611% | $174.5663 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #3 | $207.56 | 9.271% | $226.8029 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 5.296% | $212.6347 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
Purchase #5 | $131.46 | 10.512% | $145.2791 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.65 | 5.138% | $182.5721 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
Purchase #7 | $71.58 | 12.810% | $80.7494 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,040.1094 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 |