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 | $16.86 | 5.329% | $17.7585 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $136.57 | 3.631% | $141.5289 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $130.48 | 5.582% | $137.7634 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 6.281% | $238.4839 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.38 | 12.313% | $168.8963 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #6 | $197.39 | 3.501% | $204.3006 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.54 | 10.497% | $171.867 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.61 | $1,080.5986 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.70 |