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 | $15.73 | 11.409% | $17.5246 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.99 | 3.116% | $114.4484 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $151.86 | 4.394% | $158.5327 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #4 | $87.66 | 13.747% | $99.7106 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.62 | 5.392% | $42.8102 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.45 | 3.287% | $103.7518 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.32 | 5.863% | $184.5404 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $681.63 | $721.3187 | $721.31 | $721.30 | $721.20 |