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 | $15.73 | 9.759% | $17.2651 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $127.35 | 11.601% | $142.1239 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #3 | $116.37 | 4.200% | $121.2575 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
Purchase #4 | $61.81 | 6.370% | $65.7473 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
Purchase #5 | $118.56 | 7.165% | $127.0548 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #6 | $141.74 | 6.169% | $150.4839 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.94 | 11.516% | $42.3092 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $619.50 | $666.2417 | $666.24 | $666.20 | $666.30 |