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 | $15.30 | 13.275% | $17.3311 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $32.81 | 13.503% | $37.2403 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 9.376% | $184.2329 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #4 | $47.71 | 6.789% | $50.949 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $123.62 | 7.137% | $132.4428 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
Purchase #6 | $65.78 | 7.591% | $70.7734 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #7 | $237.95 | 7.356% | $255.4536 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.61 | $748.4231 | $748.41 | $748.45 | $748.30 |