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 | $16.55 | 5.619% | $17.4799 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.91 | 5.119% | $138.6625 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
Purchase #3 | $86.59 | 3.805% | $89.8847 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 12.615% | $88.3239 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #5 | $116.46 | 3.464% | $120.4942 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.39 | 12.726% | $247.3096 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $152.49 | 5.741% | $161.2445 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.82 | $863.3993 | $863.38 | $863.40 | $863.40 |