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 | $15.37 | 13.508% | $17.4462 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 11.358% | $13.0734 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
Purchase #3 | $184.61 | 8.633% | $200.5474 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $191.90 | 8.642% | $208.484 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $218.54 | 9.679% | $239.6925 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
Purchase #6 | $73.91 | 9.766% | $81.1281 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 8.501% | $247.9248 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.57 | $1,008.2964 | $1,008.29 | $1,008.30 | $1,008.20 |