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 | $15.48 | 11.439% | $17.2508 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $177.49 | 3.505% | $183.711 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
Purchase #3 | $195.35 | 5.852% | $206.7819 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
Purchase #4 | $125.68 | 13.128% | $142.1793 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #5 | $57.67 | 9.611% | $63.2127 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
Purchase #6 | $103.47 | 11.650% | $115.5243 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #7 | $83.52 | 6.358% | $88.8302 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.66 | $817.4902 | $817.48 | $817.50 | $817.50 |