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 | $16.73 | 7.173% | $17.93 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $119.68 | 10.354% | $132.0717 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
Purchase #3 | $162.26 | 10.577% | $179.4222 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 5.255% | $27.2295 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
Purchase #5 | $43.29 | 12.483% | $48.6939 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #6 | $60.91 | 11.831% | $68.1163 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #7 | $118.76 | 9.438% | $129.9686 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.50 | $603.4322 | $603.43 | $603.40 | $603.40 |