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 | $15.70 | 9.263% | $17.1543 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.52 | 3.526% | $239.6834 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
Purchase #3 | $154.95 | 10.351% | $170.9889 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $21.55 | 13.569% | $24.4741 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.50 | 11.161% | $89.4846 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #6 | $86.42 | 8.808% | $94.0319 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #7 | $10.30 | 11.137% | $11.4471 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $600.94 | $647.2643 | $647.25 | $647.30 | $647.30 |