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 | $16.70 | 3.491% | $17.283 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $65.72 | 10.319% | $72.5016 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.61 | 5.824% | $90.5959 | $90.60 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #4 | $65.64 | 7.867% | $70.8039 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $59.27 | 7.760% | $63.8694 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
Purchase #6 | $217.27 | 10.518% | $240.1225 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $118.66 | 11.686% | $132.5266 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $628.87 | $687.7029 | $687.70 | $687.70 | $687.70 |