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 | $15.89 | 10.410% | $17.5441 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.78 | 12.352% | $152.5515 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
Purchase #3 | $212.41 | 10.352% | $234.3987 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #4 | $209.48 | 8.338% | $226.9464 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #5 | $31.88 | 5.288% | $33.5658 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
Purchase #6 | $192.51 | 11.350% | $214.3599 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
Purchase #7 | $146.33 | 4.608% | $153.0729 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.28 | $1,032.4393 | $1,032.44 | $1,032.40 | $1,032.50 |