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 | $189.87 | 9.813% | $208.5019 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.69 | 8.177% | $16.973 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.34 | 10.800% | $172.1167 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.31 | 5.672% | $263.4509 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
Purchase #5 | $154.26 | 12.518% | $173.5703 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #6 | $81.55 | 11.116% | $90.6151 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 13.603% | $42.6352 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.55 | $967.8631 | $967.87 | $967.80 | $967.90 |