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 | $16.94 | 4.691% | $17.7347 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $106.85 | 7.243% | $114.5891 | $114.59 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 8.490% | $237.5714 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #4 | $61.95 | 7.761% | $66.7579 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 3.555% | $169.6334 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $194.77 | 7.694% | $209.7556 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 8.372% | $270.4423 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.85 | $1,086.4844 | $1,086.48 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 |