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 | $16.66 | 6.795% | $17.792 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $193.37 | 12.460% | $217.4639 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #3 | $184.71 | 6.623% | $196.9433 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 13.870% | $264.7705 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 8.794% | $162.375 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 10.569% | $40.3577 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.33 | 8.873% | $134.2731 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.34 | $1,033.9755 | $1,033.97 | $1,033.95 | $1,034.10 |