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 | $16.27 | 5.739% | $17.2037 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $58.91 | 13.724% | $66.9948 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
Purchase #3 | $157.45 | 11.344% | $175.3111 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $135.30 | 3.126% | $139.5295 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 5.717% | $47.5092 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.75 | 8.456% | $265.4461 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
Purchase #7 | $59.80 | 5.631% | $63.1673 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.42 | $775.1617 | $775.16 | $775.15 | $775.10 |