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 | $15.93 | 11.767% | $17.8045 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $121.61 | 12.465% | $136.7687 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
Purchase #3 | $77.71 | 10.401% | $85.7926 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $67.28 | 9.347% | $73.5687 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.54 | 11.366% | $6.1697 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 13.329% | $263.4446 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
Purchase #7 | $17.74 | 6.308% | $18.859 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.27 | $602.4078 | $602.40 | $602.35 | $602.50 |