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 | $16.78 | 6.673% | $17.8997 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $152.63 | 10.222% | $168.2318 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #3 | $62.25 | 13.159% | $70.4415 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.89 | 13.680% | $214.7302 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
Purchase #5 | $154.88 | 8.215% | $167.6034 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #6 | $241.37 | 9.322% | $263.8705 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 5.797% | $258.1235 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.78 | $1,160.9006 | $1,160.89 | $1,160.90 | $1,160.80 |