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 | $15.59 | 12.219% | $17.4949 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.29 | 7.301% | $164.4817 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #3 | $116.35 | 12.584% | $130.9915 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 8.480% | $256.5877 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $154.29 | 7.181% | $165.3696 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #6 | $111.27 | 10.603% | $123.068 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 6.489% | $256.9367 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.60 | $1,114.9301 | $1,114.93 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.00 |