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 | $16.96 | 3.374% | $17.5322 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.56 | 11.536% | $152.3136 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.91 | 12.191% | $250.085 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $115.99 | 6.322% | $123.3229 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #5 | $177.64 | 5.147% | $186.7831 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.88 | 11.645% | $247.7179 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #7 | $24.33 | 5.754% | $25.7299 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.27 | $1,003.4846 | $1,003.48 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.40 |