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 | $15.89 | 9.687% | $17.4293 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.80 | 12.765% | $20.0722 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #3 | $33.78 | 8.502% | $36.652 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
Purchase #4 | $158.34 | 10.392% | $174.7947 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.48 | 4.102% | $256.5906 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 5.653% | $38.4154 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #7 | $182.64 | 7.611% | $196.5407 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.29 | $740.4949 | $740.49 | $740.50 | $740.50 |