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 | $16.47 | 6.239% | $17.4976 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.72 | 3.451% | $225.2335 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.53 | 9.123% | $154.4418 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #4 | $197.46 | 13.132% | $223.3904 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 5.512% | $256.162 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 13.835% | $200.8391 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #7 | $30.37 | 3.120% | $31.3175 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.76 | $1,108.8819 | $1,108.88 | $1,108.90 | $1,108.80 |