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 | $15.59 | 10.638% | $17.2485 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.41 | 9.246% | $123.8959 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #3 | $46.90 | 11.364% | $52.2297 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #4 | $141.83 | 7.728% | $152.7906 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #5 | $45.56 | 6.662% | $48.5952 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 5.202% | $114.9647 | $114.96 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
Purchase #7 | $154.84 | 12.337% | $173.9426 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $627.41 | $683.6672 | $683.67 | $683.70 | $683.60 |