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 | $16.69 | 3.169% | $17.2189 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $97.37 | 11.301% | $108.3738 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #3 | $81.92 | 9.144% | $89.4108 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 8.469% | $30.9571 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #5 | $68.45 | 9.191% | $74.7412 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.78 | 3.650% | $171.831 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $234.63 | 9.314% | $256.4834 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $693.38 | $749.0162 | $749.01 | $749.00 | $749.00 |