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 | $15.55 | 7.740% | $16.7536 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $236.82 | 7.824% | $255.3488 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 10.306% | $85.7519 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.52 | 3.682% | $34.7542 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.47 | 11.517% | $201.2547 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $122.50 | 3.455% | $126.7324 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.65 | 13.636% | $146.1927 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.25 | $866.7883 | $866.77 | $866.80 | $866.90 |