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 | $16.71 | 6.463% | $17.79 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $117.90 | 8.698% | $128.1549 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.88 | 4.262% | $177.1203 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
Purchase #4 | $53.36 | 10.158% | $58.7803 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #5 | $10.31 | 6.475% | $10.9776 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Purchase #6 | $15.51 | 4.827% | $16.2587 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
Purchase #7 | $180.58 | 6.595% | $192.4893 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $564.25 | $601.5711 | $601.57 | $601.60 | $601.70 |