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 | $15.50 | 12.296% | $17.4059 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 13.354% | $278.7375 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
Purchase #3 | $168.95 | 5.175% | $177.6932 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
Purchase #4 | $141.97 | 4.470% | $148.3161 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #5 | $115.27 | 3.404% | $119.1938 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 8.782% | $132.6923 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 5.378% | $44.7013 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.99 | $918.7401 | $918.74 | $918.75 | $918.70 |