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 | $15.87 | 7.361% | $17.0382 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $75.65 | 3.552% | $78.3371 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 3.723% | $162.4198 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #4 | $9.40 | 9.633% | $10.3055 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.50 | 11.209% | $62.8331 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
Purchase #6 | $250.82 | 3.223% | $258.9039 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.30 | 12.200% | $145.0746 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $694.13 | $734.9122 | $734.91 | $734.90 | $734.80 |